ID-ul-Fitr, popularly known as the 'Festival of the Breaking of the Fast', occurs as soon as the new moon is sighted at the end of the month of fasting, namely Ramadan. The festival is intended to be a festive and joyous occasion. Special foods and delicacies are prepared for the day and are distributed to neighbours and friends. Id-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing.
The faithful gather in the mosques to pray, friends and relatives meet and exchange greetings. Prayers, family get­ togethers and feasts are the major highlights of the festival.