Eid ul Fitr 2023 - Eid-ul-Fitr

2023 - Eid ul-Fitr Eid ul Fitr is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The holy month of Ramadan, during which followers fast from dawn till nightfall, comes to a close. It is anticipated that it will be observed this year on either Friday, April 21, or Saturday, April 22. The sighting of the moon in Shawwal, 1444, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, will determine the precise date.

WHEN IS EID UL FITR 2023?

This year, Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 is expected to be celebrated on Friday, 21st of April 2023, or on Saturday, 22nd of April 2023. However, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal, 1444, the 10th month of the Islamic Calendar. 

WHAT IS EID AL FITR?

Eid ul Fitr, known as ’عيد الفطر’ in Arabic and Asian countries, is a religious festival for all Muslims around the world. Ramadan, a holy month, ends with Eid al-Fitr. Allah rewards Muslims who fasted during the month of Ramadan with Eid al Fitr. Additionally, believers are expressing their gratitude to Allah for providing them with the opportunity and the fortitude to obey His orders during the glorious month of Ramadan. Eid al Fitr is traditionally observed over three days in practically all Muslim nations.

Both Eid ul Fitr and Eid Al-Adha have great significance in Islam as the same is evident from the following Hadith:

Narrated that Anas bin Malik (R.A.), who said:

“Allah has given you better than those feasts (festivals of non-believers): the ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ and ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’”

                                (An-Nasai: 1556)

One thing to keep in mind is that fasting on Eid days, such as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, is prohibited as the following Hadith makes clear:

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (R.A.) that Prophet (S.A.W.) said:

"No fasting is permissible on the two days of Eid-ul-Fitr and EId-ul-Adha.”

                                (Sahih Bukhari: 1995) 

CELEBRATING EID AL FITR

Muslims worldwide celebrate this event with great zeal because it is a religious holiday, and the celebrations differ depending on the traditions of the various nations. Muslims all throughout the world begin the day with the Eid prayer to commemorate the feast of Eid al-Fitr. Muslims greet one another after prayer with the traditional Eid greeting, "Eid Mubarak." For the momentous event, everyone has new clothing manufactured because everyone wants to appear their best. The day, also known as Eidi, is spent with gatherings of friends and family, partaking in delectable feasts, and giving away gifts.

Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of happiness and enjoyment

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