12 Facts About Eid Al Fitr

Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon.

Eid Al Fitr prayer is performed by the congregation in an open area such as a field, community center, or mosque.

The Eid Al Fitr prayer is followed by the sermon and then a supplication asking for Allah's forgiveness, mercy, peace and blessings for all living beings across the world.

The sermon of Eid Al Fitr takes place after the Eid Al Fitr prayer, unlike Friday prayer which comes first before prayer.

Eid Al Fitr is an important event for Muslims in Ethiopia, who form the largest Muslim community in East Africa.

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In Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, Eid is more commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Fitrah or Hari Lebaran.

Eid Al Fitr is celebrated by the much smaller Muslim community of Vietnam, who are mostly of the same ethnic Cham people as in Cambodia.

In mainland China, out of 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by at least 10 ethnic groups that are predominantly Muslim.

In Xinjiang province, Eid al-Fitr is even celebrated by the Han Chinese population.

In Russia where 10 million Muslims reside, Eid al-Fitr is often known as and is a public holiday in the republics of Adygea, Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, Tatarstan and Chechnya.

New Eid Al Fitr traditions have been born in the Internet era.

Some Muslim in North America now celebrating Eid Al Fitr with decorating houses, gift giving and Eid Al Fitr parties for kids.