Eid al-Fitr, Arabic for “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan. It is one of the two major festivals in Islam and celebrates spiritual renewal, gratitude, and community after a month of fasting. The occasion unites Muslims worldwide in prayer, charity, and festivity.
Though rooted in shared faith, Eid al-Fitr’s celebrations vary by region. In Turkey it’s called Ramazan Bayramı and features confections; in Indonesia families travel home for mudik reunions; in Egypt cookies called ka‘ak are baked; and in Western cities, large public festivals mark the occasion. Many Muslim-majority countries designate it a public holiday, while diaspora communities worldwide celebrate with communal prayers and cultural gatherings.