Happy Eid - “Eid Mubarak!”

This week sees Ramadan draw to a close, and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr), with Muslims all over the world celebrating.
Eid marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer. During Eid, one of the most common things you’ll hear people say to one another is “Eid Mubarak!” This literally means “blessed Eid” and is a way of expressing celebration. You might also hear “Eid sa’id” which means “happy Eid”.

​What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-fitr begins when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky.
It is an important celebration that happens at the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr means ‘The Festival of Breaking of the Fast’. Muslim people celebrate the end of fasting and thank Allah for helping them to be strong enough to fast.
What Is Ramadan?
Ramadan is a religious festival celebrated by Muslim people, which lasts for 29 or 30 days. Muslim people believe that Ramadan is a time to remember when the Qur’an was given to Muhammad (PBUH). It is a time when Muslim people:
• go to the mosque more often to pray;
• read the Qur’an more regularly;
• do good deeds, such as giving money to charity;
• fast during daylight hours.
During Ramadan, fasting means that Muslim people do not eat between sunrise and sunset.  
The Five Pillars of Islam
These are the five things you must remember to be a good Muslim:
1. Shahada: Faith
2. Salat: Prayer, five times a day
3. Zakat: Charity
4. Sawm: Fasting
5. Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr lasts for three days. People celebrate with their families by decorating their homes inside and out, praying, sharing special meals.

Why not have a look at the following websites to find out more about Eid and how it is celebrated around the world.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/puzzles/lets-celebrate-eid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4cmkmn