New Delhi, March 23 -- Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid-al-Fitr or Meethi Eid, is one of the most joyous festivals in Islam that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. This special occasion is a time for gratitude, reflection and celebration where as the crescent moon is sighted, Muslims around the world prepare to embrace a day filled with prayers, feasts and heartfelt reunions with loved ones.

The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, falling on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month. Since the sighting of the crescent moon varies by location, the festival is expected to be observed on either March 30 or March 31 in Middle East and Western countries while in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and othe...