Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three days. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.

CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Before the holiday, popular markets teem with shoppers buying clothes, shoes, cookies and sweets. In Malaysia, Muslims also have a homecoming tradition for Eid.

Before the holiday, popular markets teem with shoppers buying clothes, shoes, cookies and sweets. In Malaysia, Muslims also have a homecoming tradition for Eid.

What is Eid al-Fitr? It's an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a time for increased worship, charity, and good deeds.

CAIRO — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and ...

CAIRO, Egypt — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy ...

CAIRO, Egypt — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy ...