Eid is a very special day for Muslims all around the World. Eid-ul-Fitr is breaking the fast the devoted Muslims observe during the time of Ramzan. With the arrival of Shawwal month and the sighting of the crescent moon all Muslims get to together to celebrate the triumph, happiness and joy that is a part of Eid-ul-Fitr festivity.

Muslims get up at dawn and take an early morning bath on this day. They wear new clothes and mosques to attend the "salah" which is a special Eid-ul-Fitr prayer to worship Allah. Before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, the people recite Takbir, observing the grandeur and magnificence of Allah the great. It seems as if there craving voices wish to reach out to Allah and express their Duas and aspirations. The Takbir is as follows:

Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no deity but Allah Allah is great, Allah is great And all praises are for Allah).

Also Muslims in their own capacity also have to donate to charity to perform "Zakat al-fitr". This is an aid to the destitute and the needy given to at mosques and it might be through the form of cash or basic eatables like wheat, dates, barley raisins etc

The "Salah" is actually conducted only for a short duration which is traditionally followed by the Khutbah (sermons). This is followed by the "Dua", a prayer asking for God's forgiveness, mercy and help for all living beings of the world.

After the "Dua" all Muslims greet and embrace the people sitting on either side of them. Once the prayers are over it is the time of a three day long festivities across all homes. People pay a visit to the houses of their friends, relatives and acquaintances. Many Muslims also pay a visit to the graveyards, a custom known as "Ziyarat al-qubur".

Children are normally given gifts. Also, women (particularly mothers, wives, sisters and daughters) are normally given special gifts by their loved ones. Another highlight of the festival is the vast spread of dishes that are prepared by the people. People make delicious biryanis, kebabs and whole lot of other delicacies. The sweet dishes prepared during Eid are extremely popular all around the world and all regions also have their own local favourite signature dishes that are adored and relished by the public.

• Customs and Traditions - Muslims get up at dawn and take an early morning bath on this day. They wear new clothes and mosques to attend the "salah" which is a special Eid-ul-Fitr prayer to worship Allah. Before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, the people recite Takbir, observing the grandeur and magnificence of Allah the great.
• Eid Poems and Quotes - Eid id one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. It is considered to be the breaking of the fast which Muslims all over the World adhered to during the period of Ramzaan. Eid is a happy occasion where you go meet loved ones and exchange gifts with them. Here are a list of poems that highlight the spirit of Eid.
• Eid Greetings - Eid ul-Fitr pr commonly known as Eid is an important Islamic festival that is celebrated by Muslims all over the World. Eid is derived from the Arabic word 'oud' or 'the return' to signify, well, the return of the festival each year.
• Eid-Ul-Adha - Eid-Ul-Adha is a four-day holiday and celebration. It commences on the 10th day of Thul Hijjah and is celebrated in a manner similar to Eid-Ul-Fitr. It starts with a special holiday prayer, performed in congregation in the Masjid (Mosque) or other suitable place.