Eid ul-Fitr or Eid is a joyous occasion for the Muslim community all over the world. This year, the religious festival will be celebrated on Friday, 14 May. Usually, the Islamic community of India celebrates this festival a day later than in Saudi Arabia.

Eid ul-Fitr literally means the occasion of breaking the fast. It is a day to say thanks to the almighty Allah for all that we are blessed with. This festival marks the closing of the month-long Ramadan fast. Muslims wait to have a look at the new moon on the eve of Ramadan to start the festivities the next morning.