Eid Basics
This word means “festival” or “feast” in Arabic.
What is Eid?
Before Eid al-Fitr, this is given as charity to help those in need.
What is food?
Zakat al-Fitr (aka Fitrana) is a charitable donation of food, or its monetary equivalent, given out prior to Eid al-Fitr
Eid is a day of doing this.
What is eating (feasting)?
In some cultures, children receive money or gifts known as this.
What is Eidi?
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the completion of this daily practice during Ramadan.
What is fasting?
This Eid marks the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Wearing these is a common Eid tradition symbolizing renewal.
What are new or best clothes?
This sweet dish made with milk and vermicelli is popular in South Asian Eid celebrations.
What is sheer khurma?
In many countries, Eid is recognized as this type of day.
What is a public holiday?
Between these two times of day, people abstain from food and drink during Ramadan.
What are dawn and sunset?
The Arabic name “Eid al-Fitr” translates roughly to this in English.
What is the Festival of Breaking the Fast?
Families often visit these people to celebrate together.
Who are relatives and friends?
These are traditionally eaten to break fasts during Ramadan and also on Eid morning.
What are dates?
This is the country with the largest Muslim population celebrating Eid.
What is Indonesia?
Fasting is meant to teach control over these physical desires.
What are hunger and thirst?
Eid day is usual started with the following activity.
What is Eid prayer (Salat al-Eid)
This common greeting is exchanged during Eid.
What is “Eid Mubarak”?
This sticky, sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough and honey is often served during Eid.
What is baklava?
In Turkey, Eid is also known by this name meaning “Sugar Feast.”
What is Şeker Bayramı?
This sense of understanding others’ struggles is strengthened through fasting.
What is empathy (or compassion)?
The Islamic calendar used to determine Eid is based on this.
What is the lunar cycle (moon)?
Decorating homes and gathering for meals reflects this core value of Eid.
What is community and togetherness?
These bite-sized, date-filled cookies are traditionally made for Eid in North Africa and the Middle East.
What are maamoul?
This tradition in South Asia involves applying decorative designs on hands.
What is mehndi (henna art)?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of this next Islamic month.
What is Shawwal?