[Note: This story has been updated to reflect the number of Muslims as a percentage of the population.] With the expected sighting of the crescent moon on the night of April 9, nearly 2 billion ...

The Islamic holiday, Eid al-Fitr, will commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which started on Feb. 28. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan — the holiest month in the Islamic calendar when ...

Eid translates to "festival" or "feast" in Arabic. Eid marks the end of a fast or fasting period in Islam. Why Is Eid Celebrated Twice a Year? Eid is celebrated twice a year. The first Eid celebration ...

Eid al-Fitr is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan, but what is it, and how is it celebrated? Here's what people should know about the Islamic festival that closes out a holy month of fasting ...

If some of you are observing Ramadan this year, you might be wondering if you need to ask your employer for this Monday off. With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon by the end of March, ...

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 and ...

After a month-long observance of spirituality and reflection for Ramadan, Muslims worldwide are preparing to close out the holy month by celebrating Eid al-Fitr. One of two celebratory holidays in the ...

As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims are getting ready to commemorate the month of fasting, spirituality and reflection. Eid Al-Fitr, Arabic for “the celebration of breaking the fast," is expected to ...

As Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, draws to a close, Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Arabic for “the celebration of breaking the fast." During the month of Ramadan, Muslims ...