Every year across the globe Muslims gather together to celebrate Eid as the month-long fasting of Ramadan comes to an end.

Eid al-Fitr translates from Arabic as the “festival of breaking the fast” and involves a range of celebrations as friends, family and the entire Muslim community come together.

The exact date of Eid is yet to be determined as it depends on the lunar cycle but we know it is likely to be on one of two days at the end of June.

Here is everything you need to know about Eid-al-Fitr:

When is Eid?

Eid will take place on either 25 or 26 June. As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the day is set when a new moon is sighted

Why are Muslims celebrating?

Muslims have been fasting and going without food and water from dawn to sunset for an entire month. As the days are longer during the summer, Muslims in the US are fasting for 15-16 hours a day.

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and Muslims believe that it was during this month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The end of Ramadan is greeted with the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr

How do Muslims celebrate Eid?

Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days and is a national holiday in Muslim countries. In the US most people tend to celebrate from one to three days, and will take a day off work and school.

Like with most holidays, people celebrate differently, but Muslims will gather together at the mosque for a prayer in the morning and then spend the day with friends and family.

As it’s the first day for a month where food can be eaten during daylight hours, more often than not a lot of it is served up during the celebrations!

How to wish someone a nice Eid?

The phrase commonly used by Muslims is “Eid Mubarak”, which is Arabic for blessed Eid.

Those who are celebrating will greet each other with this phrase throughout the day