Eid al-Fitr's Arabic word means "holiday of breaking (the fast)."

Eid al-Fitr's Arabic word means "holiday of breaking (the fast)." The festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month in which Muslims focus on inward reflection via fasting and religious devotion and outward reflection through acts of generosity and compassion.

Since the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), Muslims have observed Eid ul-Fitr, highlighting our ideals of spiritual elevation and kindness toward those enduring struggle and misfortune. It is a time for peace, pleasure, joy, and celebration.

Ismaili Imam-Caliphs used to address followers in a Khutba on the day of Eid during Fatimid times (sermon). Mawlana al-Qaim reminded a gathering assembly of believers during an Eid address in the 10th century CE that this day of Eid is a feast that Allah honors and glorifies. On this day, he advises Muslims to "be sincere in your goals and submit your pleas to God."

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated at sunset on the night of the first glimpse of the crescent moon, which marks the start of the month of Shawwal. The festival is a public holiday in certain Middle Eastern and Asian nations, and it lasts one to three days.

We show our thankfulness for the benefits that have come our way as we celebrate Eid. We offer our compassion and kindness to our religious brothers and sisters, as well as to humanity as a whole, on this day.