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Eid al-Fitr: Media

Islamic festival

Videos

Find out why Eid al-Fitr is also called the Festival of Breaking Fast
Learn about the significance and history of the Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Why Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims
Ramadan traditionally begins with the sighting of the waxing crescent moon.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The significance of Bayram in Islam
A family in Germany celebrates Eid al-Fitr (referred to as Bayram in this video),...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

Images

Eid al-Fitr
Muslim children breaking the Ramadan fast and receiving gifts in Jakarta, Indonesia.
ROMEO GACAD—AFP/Getty Images