Eid al-Fitr (Shawwal 1, Hijri), Shawwal 1, marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr in the Hijri calendar. This day follows a month of fasting for Muslims and is recognized one of the most significant Islamic observances. Eid al-Fitr is observed with a special prayer and the giving of zakat al-fitr. In many countries, Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday, and social and family gatherings are held on this day. The observance has been marked in Islamic communities since the early centuries of the Hijri era and continues to hold religious and social significance.
