eid holiday

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:37:19 +0000

Eid-al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr) is a celebration which means the 'festival of the breaking of the fast' and marks the end of Ramadan when Muslims fast between dawn and sunset. Eid-ul-Adha is known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice'. Learn all about this Islamic festival with this KS2 Religious Education guide. Find out more about one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar, learn what Eid al-Fitr means and how Muslims celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims celebrate both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Learn what the two festivals are all about, why they are different and why there are two Eids.