We would like to wish everyone celebrating, a very Happy Blessed Eid (Eid Mubarak).
In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr holds special significance as it marks the conclusion of Ramadan, a month devoted to spiritual growth, prayer, fasting, charity and community.
ʿĪd al-Fiṭr/Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Opening the Fast) is also known as Ramadan Eid. This is the first of the two official celebrations (the other being Eid al-Adha). Eid al-Fitr begins the month of Shawwal (the tenth month in the Islamic lunar calendar). The Eid day changes each year due the lunar calendar being around 10 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. For 2025, Eid is expected to start on Sunday 30 March, though the exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Eid can be celebrated for a few days.
The Eid day begins with Muslims waking early to attend special congregational prayers at mosques or open spaces like parks. Before these prayers, and ideally during Ramadan, Muslims give Zakah/Sadaqah al-Fitr (purification for the fasts), a form of charity that helps ensure everyone can join in the celebrations.
Celebrations continue with family gatherings where people dress in their finest clothes, exchange gifts (often money for children and close relatives), and share delicious meals.
Following Eid day, many Muslims also undertake six optional fasts during the remainder of Shawwal, continuing their spiritual practice.
Imam Mohammed Laher, DMU’s Imam and Muslim Chaplain said: “Eid Mubarak to our DMU community. I want to thank everyone who supported Muslim students and staff during the month of Ramadan. As we celebrate Eid, may it bring you joy and peace. Remember to check the DMU Prayer Room Instagram page for confirmation of the day of Eid based on the sighting of the moon. Please feel free to share your celebrations with DMU’s Instagram accounts @dmuleicester or @dmuprayerroom.”
For any further information, please contact DMU's Imam Mohammed Laher, by email: muslimchaplain@dmu.ac.uk.
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Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid) to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU.
Posted on Tuesday 25 March 2025