Eid al-Fitr

Eid is the Arabic word for “festival” or “feast,” but is also commonly used to mean celebration. Eid al-Fitr, the feast of breaking the fast, is one of two major Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan each year and is determined by the sighting of the new moon. Eid al Fitr is a three-day period which Muslims observe in many ways, such as through prayers, sharing gifts, engaging in worship and other celebratory activities with family, friends and loved ones.

Durham College is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment. Here are some resources on and off campus to help us learn more about Eid al-Fitr, Islam, and our rights and responsibilities to create a campus community free of hate, discrimination and harassment:

Internal Durham College Sources:

1. Harassment, Workplace Sexual Harassment/Misconduct and Discrimination Policy: (https://www.durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/harassment-and-discrimination-policy.pdf)

2. DC Muslims Students Alliance – DC MSA (https://mydcsa.ca/network/msa/)

External Sources:

1. Religion and Human Rights (https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/religious-rights-fact-sheet#:~:text=Religion%20and%20Human%20Rights,respect%2C%20regardless%20of%20their%20religion)

2. What is Ramadan and Why is Eid Al Fitr Celebrated? (https://muslimhands.ca/latest/2024/03/what-is-ramadan-and-the-significance-of-eid-al-fitr?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Push_PMax_Seasonal&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApNW6BhD5ARIsACmEbkWI7sd1f8qNaskHYJQZ23L4stCIBWTTZRco1zwRm20ws6nDebj3UUAaAlxGEALw_wcB)

3. Eid al-Fitr 2025 (https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/our-work/ramadan/what-is-eid-al-fitr)