At the end of the month, when a new moon is spotted, Muslims celebrate with Eid al-Fitr. The festival is celebrated around the world during the first three days of Shawwāl, which is expected to begin on the weekend of March 29 in 2025.

Eid-al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection, with joy and renewed responsibility for Muslims around the world.

After a month-long observance of spirituality and reflection for Ramadan, Muslims worldwide are preparing to close out the holy month by celebrating Eid al-Fitr. One of two celebratory holidays in the Islamic faith,

As the holy month of Ramadan enters its final week, Muslims worldwide eagerly await Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous celebration that marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to dusk.

Eid, which means “festival” or “feast” in Arabic, is a celebratory occasion for more than one billion Muslims worldwide. However, in some countries, especially multicultural ones like Australia, Muslims don’t always celebrate Eid on the same day. Here’s why.

Is it a public holiday? How long does Eid last? And what do Muslims eat? Middle East Eye answers all your questions

Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. Islam follows a lunar calendar and so Ramadan and Eid cycle through the seasons. This year, the first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on or around March 30; the exact date may vary among countries and Muslim communities.

Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday, expected to begin on the evening of March 31, depending on the sighting of the new moon, is a time of communal prayer, family gatherings, feasting, and new clothes.