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Eid ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Its being celebrated on Tuesday the 29th July in my country. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah") and so symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. Eid ul-Fitr starts the day after Ramadan ends, and is verified by the sighting of the new moon. Muslims give money to the poor and wear their best clothes. Eid ul-Fitr lasts three days and is called "The Small Eid" compared with the Eid-al Adha that lasts four days of Hajj and is called "The Greater Eid". On the day of the celebration, a Muslim family awakes very early, does the first everyday prayer, and is required to eat a little anything sweet especially dates or Sheer Khurma symbolizing the end of Ramadan. They then attend special congregational prayers held in mosques, large open areas, stadiums and arenas. The prayer is generally short and is followed by a sermon (khuṭba). Worshippers greet and embrace each other with hugs in a spirit of peace and love after the congregational prayer. After the special prayers, festivities and merriment are commonly observed with visits to the homes of relatives and friends to thank Allah for all blessings. Eid ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, and peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting but also thank Allah for the self-control and strength that Muslims believe Allah gives them. It is a time of giving and sharing, and many Muslims dress in their best attire.