Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025, Know Date, History, Significance and Celebrations

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, is a very important festival for Muslims. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which people keep fasts dawn to dusk. Eid is celebrated with prayers, delicious food and family gatherings. In 2025, Eid-ul-Fitr in India is expected to be celebrated on Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Date and Eid-ul-Fitr 2025

In 2025, the month of Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2. Since Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated the day after Ramadan ends, it is likely to be on March 31 in India. However, the exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.

The festival’s origin goes back to the time of Prophet Muhammad, who introduced two main Islamic festivals:

• Eid-ul-Fitr: celebrated after Ramadan.
• Eid-ul-Adha: observed during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is also called the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” because it marks the end of a month-long fast. It is a day of thankfulness and joy. Muslims express their gratitude to Allah for giving them the strength to fast and seek forgiveness for their sins.

The festival also promotes love, unity and kindness, as people share food and help the poor by giving Zakat al-Fitr (charity).

Celebrations and Traditions of Eid-ul-Fitr

The day of Eid begins with a special prayer called Eid Salah, which is performed in mosques or open grounds. People wear new clothes and great each other with “Eid Mubarak” wishes. Families and friends gather to enjoy grand feasts that include:

• Seviyan (sweet vermicelli)
• Kheer (rice pudding)
• Phirni (a creamy dessert)

Children receive Eidi (gifts or money) from elders, adding to the festive joy.