After sunset on Sunday and Monday evenings, the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up green as part of Birmingham's Eid celebrations.

Eid al-Fitr is the earlier of the 2 official holidays celebrated within Islam, the other being Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Fitr is a special occasion for Muslims and is a time for celebration with family and loved ones. This religious holiday is observed by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.

Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities.

Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon.

Fasting on the Day of Eid is forbidden, and a specific prayer is chosen for this day.

As a required act of charity, money is paid to the poor and needy (Zakat-ul-fitr) before performing the Eid prayer.

Article posted: 26 March 2025