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Eid al-Fiṭr is the first day of the month of Shawwal and one of the greatest religious holidays in Islamic tradition. "Fitr" means opening and since in this day Muslims break one month of fasting is called Eid al-Fitr. There are some verses and hadiths that mention the importance of this day. Fasting is forbidden on this day and Muslims hold Eid prayer. Paying Zakat al-Fitra is obligatory for Muslims on this day. This day is usually followed by official holidays in Islamic countries.

The meaning of the word "Fitr" is "opening (of something)". The word "Infatarat" in the following verse is derived from a similar root with the word "Fitr": "When the sky is rent apart.

It is also mentioned that "Tatafattarat" and "Infatarat" have the same meaning and "Iftar" and "Fitr" are from the same root since the fasting person opens his mouth to eat at sunset and on the day of Eid al-Fitr.

Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal; thus, by seeing the new moon of the month of Shawwal on the 29th of Ramadan or after 30 days of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is confirmed. According to some hadith, the month of Ramadan is always 30 days and will never be less. Some of scholars of the past supported these hadiths. However, some hadiths say that the month of Ramadan like other months can be 29 or 30 days. Most jurists support these hadiths.

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