Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022: All you need to know about date, history, significance and celebrations of this Islamic festival

Updated on: May 3, 2022, 08:24:09 IST

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Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022: All you need to know about date, history, significance and celebrations of this Islamic festival

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the Shawwal month. Here's all you need to know about the history, significance, celebrations and date of this auspicious occasion.

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022: Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by the Muslim community across the globe. Eid-Ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, marks the end of Roza (fast), which is observed during the whole month of Ramadan. On Eid-Ul-Fitr, Muslims thank Allah for offering them health and resistance during Ramadan. They wear new clothes, prepare special delicacies, do charity, and get together with their loved ones. This festival is observed on the first day of Shawwal - the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar. Additionally, the beginning of any lunar Hijri month varies according to the new moon sighting by religious authorities. And since Eid Ul-Fitr also marks the first day of Shawwal month, it is celebrated on different days across regions. All months under the Islamic calendar are of 29 or 30 days. Muslims also observe Eid-Ul-Adha, which follows soon after Eid Ul-Fitr.

When Is Eid-Ul-Fitr?

This year, Eid-Ul-Fitr is expected to begin on May 2, 2022, and will end on May 3, 2022. However, the actual date may vary as per the moon sighting. Eid-Ul-Fitr signifies the end of fasting from dawn to dusk throughout Ramadan and the beginning of the Shawwal month.

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Eid-Ul-Fitr History And Significance:

It is believed that Prophet Muhammad got the first revelation of the Holy Quran during the holy month of Ramadan. Eid-Ul-Fitr marked the end of fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan and the beginning of the Shawwal month. Eid-Ul-Fitr is also a celebration for having a successful month of fasting, praying and refraining from all negative actions, thoughts and words and is a way of paying respect to Allah.

Eid-Ul-Fitr Celebrations:

Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr by taking part in prayers that are followed by a sermon soon after dawn. People wear new clothes, give Zakat or alms to the poor, distribute sweets, and eat a variety of dishes, including Biryani, Haleem, Nihari, kebabs and Seviyan. Additionally, children receive gifts and money from elders, which are called Eidi.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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