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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar and members of the Islami faith observe it by fasting. Muslims believe fasting during the holy month brings them closer to God. The
Islamic calendar is lunar so while Ramadan is always the ninth month the dates of Ramadan change every year. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with a festival called Eid al-Fitr, this year
it's on June 4 to June 5. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is when Muslims believe verses of the Koran were first revealed by God. They observe the holy period by
abstaining from eating and drinking, smoking and sexual activity from sunrise to sunset. The Islamic calendar is lunar which means the dates of Ramadan change every year depending on the
phase of the moon. The end of Ramadan is marked by the spotting of the Shawwal moon. Once the Shawwal moon has been sighted Eid, will begin. READ MORE: EID DECORATIONS AND GREETINGS WHY DO
MUSLIMS CELEBRATE EID? Muslims celebrate Eid to give thanks to God following a month of abstinence. Fasting is forbidden on the day of Eid. While every country celebrates Eid differently it
is a day for feasting with friends and family. Muslims all buy new clothes to wear on the special day, beginning Eid with morning prayers. READ MORE: HOW TO CELEBRATE EID IN LONDON After Eid
prayers, a specially-prepared sweet dish is eaten and the rest of day is spent celebrating with friends and family. Families and friends indulge together and share gifts. HOW TO WISH
SOMEONE ‘HAPPY EID!’ The traditional Eid greeting is to say “Eid Mubarak.” Muslims greet one another on Eid to mark the special holiday. Muslims follow this greeting which means “Happy
holiday” or “Happy celebrations” with a formal embrace, three times.