Eid ul Fitr 2026 In India: Eid-ul-Fitr is a very holy and important festival of Islam religion. It is also called Eid and Meethi Eid. This festival is celebrated after fasting for the whole month of Ramzan. This festival is celebrated on the sighting of the new moon (beginning of the month of Shawwal). In Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid means happiness and Ul-Fitr is said to mean breaking of fast. Eid is a festival celebrated to celebrate the completion of the fasts of Ramadan. On the day of Eid, people thank Allah for giving them the courage to observe and complete the fast.
According to Islam experts, Eid should have been celebrated on 20th March i.e. today, but Shawwal moon was not visible on 19th March. Eid is being celebrated today in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. Eid is celebrated in India only a day after Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the holy festival of Eid will be celebrated tomorrow in India, but Eid is being celebrated today in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Let us know why this is so?
Why is Eid today in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
People in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are celebrating the festival of Eid today. It is being said that Shawwal moon was visible in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Thursday, March 19. In Kerala, clerics said that Shawwal moon was sighted at Chettippady in Parappanangadi. In such a situation, Eid is being celebrated today in Gulf countries as well as in Tamil Nadu and Kerala of India.
What is the story of Eid-ul-Fitr?
According to Islamic beliefs, the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is believed to have started in 624 AD. This festival was started by Prophet Hazrat Muhammad in Medina. This was the second year after Hijraat, when the first Ramadan was completed by Muslims. When Prophet Hazrat Muhammad reached Medina, he saw people celebrating two special days. After this he told that there will be two Eids for Muslims – Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha.
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