What is Eid?

Imagine trying not to eat a single snack or take a sip of water from sunrise to sunset for an entire month! That’s exactly what millions of Muslims do during the holy month of Ramadan to practice patience and gratitude. But when that month finally ends? It’s time for one of the biggest, most joyful celebrations on the planet: Eid! Join Mira and Finn on a delicious and heart-warming journey to discover what Eid is all about! Did you know there are actually TWO major Eids? First, there’s Eid al-Fitr, the legendary festival of breaking the fast! Then there's Eid al-Adha, which honors trust and sacrifice during the amazing annual Hajj journey to Mecca. Learn about incredible traditions like wearing brand-new clothes, praying together in huge parks, and sharing mouth-watering treats like sweet, crunchy noodles called sheer khurma! Best of all, discover the beautiful rule of Zakat al-Fitr, which ensures nobody goes hungry on Eid, and the ultimate kid-favorite tradition: getting surprise gifts of money called Eidi! Get ready to say "Eid Mubarak" and celebrate the incredible power of sharing joy!