The holy month of Ramdan is coming to a close as Muslim families in Bristol are gearing themselves up for Eid al-Fitr.
Eid is observed at the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, a celebration of when the month of fasting is completed. This year it falls on June 4 to June 5.
Across the city there are many taking place.
Every country celebrates Eid differently, but its always a day for feasting with friends and family. Muslims all buy new clothes to wear on the special day, and begin the day with Eid prayers.
After this a specially prepared sweet dish is prepared and the rest of the day is spent with loved ones.
If you see a Muslim today, the way to offer an Eid greeting is by saying ‘Eid Mubarak’ which means ‘Happy Holiday’. Muslims will greet each other this way and often formally embrace, three times.
The date of Eid is determined by the position of the moon. Some mosques are celebrating today, and others tomorrow and Thursday.
This is because some follow the Saudi Arabian calendar, and others take note from moon sighting the nearest Islamic country which is Morocco. So when the moon appears there, celebrations can begin.
The Bristol Muslim Cultural society have compiled a list of places where prayers and food are available for this special day:
