Eid al-Fitr : what is it? when is it for 2012?

from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly ( www. pbs.org/wnet )

August 19-21, 2012

Eid al Fitr (Islam)
Eid al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan recognizes Muhammad’s divine revelation from Allah, as recorded in the Qur’an. During this period, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, and time is focused on prayer, charity and self-reflection. On Eid al Fitr, Muslims celebrate the end of fasting, and give thanks to Allah for giving them the strength to practice self-control during Ramadan.

from Multi-faith Calendar blog posting:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/multifaith-calendar/