Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow following the sighting of the crescent Moon that signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies each year as it is based on the sighting of the new moon, but it usually falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The precise date of this festival is decided by the sighting of the crescent moon.

As part of the festivities, Muslims gather in mosques or open spaces to offer special prayers, known as Eid prayers. They also give gifts, and share food with family and friends. The day is a time for forgiveness and celebration.

In addition to the special prayers and festive gatherings, there are many traditional customs associated with Eid-ul-Fitr. One of the most important is the giving of Eid al-Fitr or Zakat al-Fitr, which is a form of charity given to the poor and needy. This is usually given before the Eid prayers, and it is meant to ensure that everyone has enough to eat and celebrate during the holiday.

Food plays a special role in the festivities with some of the most popular Eid dishes like biryani, kebabs, samosas, and sweet treats like sheer khurma and ras malai on the platter.