The holy month will end on Monday, May 2, 2022 for Muslims in France and in most countries. Others, especially in Asia, will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
After a sighting of the moon during the night of doubt this Saturday April 30, 2022, the Grand Mosque of Paris announced the end of the Ramadan fast for Monday May 2, 2022.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Etymologically, “Aid” means “party” and “El Fitr” comes from “Iftar” which means “lunch”. Thus, “Aid el-Fitr” marks the end of the fast observed throughout the month of Ramadan. Eid el-Fitr or the feast of the break, therefore marks the end of the fast of the month of Ramadan. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of chawâl, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is also sometimes called Aïd el Sghir “the little party”, as opposed to Aïd el Kebir, “the big party”.
What are the Fitr traditions around the world?
Our international editions introduce you to the different traditions of Fitr around the world:
Traditions of Fitr in Lebanon
The month of Ramadan, a sacred moment in the Muslim calendar, ends with Eid al-Fitr, the feast of breaking the fast. In Lebanon, for practicing Muslims or not, it is the equivalent of Christian Christmas, a warm period of sharing with the family… Discover the traditions in Lebanon.
Customs in Tunisia
According to tradition, before the Sobh prayer, the men wore their best clothes and the women prepared the Hlouw dishes. They exchanged divine cakes and pastries through visits that only men practiced… Discover all the customs in Tunisia.
Aid in Algeria
On the eve of Aid, all Algerian families prepare various traditional cakes. It is with these same cakes that the first morning coffee, after a long month of fasting, is taken. We visit the family taking boxes filled with cakes prepared the day before and it is not uncommon for us to come out with a box as full as the one brought back! Discover the other traditions on our edition of Algiers
Le Candy feast en Turquie
A month of rejoicing and fraternity, the holy month of Ramadan, marked by the rigor of the fast, ends with the feast of breaking the fast, in other words the Feast of Ramadan or candy feast (literally “Sugar Festival”). Celebrated during the three days following the end of Ramadan, this festival is eagerly awaited, especially by children! All about celebrations in Turkey.
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