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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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the Context
Eid-ul-Adha is known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice'. Learn all about this Islamic festival with this KS2 Religious Education guide.
This week sees Ramadan draw to a close, and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr). How will Muslims all over the world celebrate?
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan.
Key Insights
Following seven-year-old Iqra as she and her family prepare for the celebration Eid (Eid Al-Adha). Iqra starts her journey by visiting her local mosque to meet the Imam.
Eid is important because it follows Ramadan - the month of fasting when Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in any sexual activity during daylight hours.
Learn about the Islamic festival of Eid ul-Adha with Iqra and find out how her family celebrates it in this BBC Bitesize guide for Reception.
