Id al-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر – Holiday of Breaking of the Fast, also called العيد الصغير, or Little Holiday) marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is celebrated during the first three days of the lunar month of Shawwal, the tenth in the Islamic calendar. Its precise timing is determined by each Muslim community separately, based on moon sightings. If, by the end of the 29th day of Ramadan, the new moon is visible, the holiday is declared; if not, it is postponed by one day. Therefore, they may be time differences in celebrating the holiday between different countries or communities. The main religious ceremony of Id al-Fitr is held on its first day: a special prayer in mosques attended by big crowds. After the prayer, the festivities begin, which include visiting relatives, giving gifts and holding family dinners. 

On this holiday, the common blessings are كلّ عام وانتم بخير – “happy new year” (lit., “every year finds you well”); and عيد سعيد  - “happy holiday”.