The divine occasion of Eid al-Fitr marks the new lunar month of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan, the ninth month on the Islamic calendar.
This is the time when Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured from dawn to dusk.
Eid al-Fitr was designated by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after his migration from Mecca to Medina.
Muslims believe Ramadan to be an auspicious month for the revelations of God to humankind, given the belief that it was in Ramadan when the Holy Qur’an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The fasting month of Ramadan ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which is one of the main Muslim holidays.
Ramadan’s end is announced after the sighting of the first crescent of the new moon.
Imam Khomeini used to extend his congratulations to heads of Muslim states and people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of fasting, Ramadan.
The great Imam once said in his historic Eid message as following: “Fitr is the day appointed by God Almighty for the Muslims so that, by their congregation for the prayers and sermons, relevant to every era…”
(Sahifeh, vol. 3, Page: 171 Message, September 26, 1976)