what is Eid al-Fitr

What is eid ul adha and how is it celebrated

Eid al-Adha also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice” is one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. However before Ibrahim could carry out the sacrifice God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. … Read more

What is Eid-ul-Fitr and how is it celebrated

What is Eid-ul-Fitr and how is it celebrated

Eid-ul-Fitr often simply referred to as Eid is one of the most significant religious festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan the Islamic holy month of fasting. The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies each year based on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the new moon but it typically … Read more