Eid ul-Fitr often abbreviated as Eid is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "charity" and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated starting on the last day of the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Eid ul-Fitr is a day long celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid al-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid" .Muslims are commanded by the "Quran" to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan and then recite the Takbir all throughout the period of Eid.
Eid 2014
The exact dates of Islamic holidays cannot be determined in advance, due to the nature of the Islamic lunar calendar. Estimates are based on expected visibility of the hilal (waxing crescent moon following a new moon) and may vary according to location. But Eid Al-Fitr is expected to be on or around July 28th, 2014.
Like every year, eid 2014 is the day of celebration for all the Muslims with Eid Wishes everywhere. A lot of arrangements and preparations are done so many days before the event of Eid Al-Fitr. On this day all the Muslims wear new clothes, Women apply henna or mehndi. They wear lots of accessories which include heavy ornaments and jewelries.
Muslims also decorate their houses in their own special ways to create a feel of Eid Festival among all the family members. The markets also remain open and decorated beautifully on the occasion of Eid for all the Muslims to do their shopping. Children also enjoy this festival by wearing new clothes and playing games. Eid is the festival when all the children have a real fun time as they get gifts, clothes, sweets, perks and love from all their near and dear ones.