CELEBRATION OF EID-UL-FITR IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Eid-ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr, often abbreviated simply as 'Eid', is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.

Eid is an Arabic term meaning "festivity" or "celebration" while Fitr means "to break the fast".

As in other parts of the world Eid ul-fitr is marked with great sadness and jubilation.  Sadness that the blessed month of Ramadan has ended, and great happiness that we have completed our fast and Inshallah (God willing) our fast would have been accepted.

Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control.

New clothes are bought to be worn to mosque for Eid prayer. Mehindi or henna is applied to the hands of the sisters. 

The Eid prayer is recited in congregation in mosques or in an outdoor area (a ground or park) to accommodate the large numbers who attend this prayer.