Eid 2008

The Muslim holiday known as Eid, or Eid ul-Fitr, will be celebrated on October 1, 2008. Eid is a celebration marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Eid is traditionally one of the biggest holidays on the Muslim calendar.

Fast Facts

1. Eid 2008 will be observed on October 1
2. Eid has been called the "Festival of Fast-Breaking," as it follows a month-long Ramadan fast¹
3. "Eid" is an Arabic word meaning "festivity"²
4. Some Pakistani shops are reporting below normal sales ahead of the holiday³
5. Reports cite fears of terrorism as a reason for the decline³
6. The Empire State Building in New York was illuminated in green light to mark the 2007 Eid holiday; plans were to make it an annual event⁴

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