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Eid Mubarak! The Muslim holiday of Eid-al-fitr signifies the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. It is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar; this year, Eid-al-fitr begins on the evening of Tuesday, April 9. Eid is celebrated with prayer, food and visits with family and friends.
Discover Eid-al-fitr reading suggestions, resources and more below.
Eid Celebration
Saturday, April 20
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: John M. Harper Branch | Drop-in event (no registration required)
Come celebrate Eid with crafts, games, activities, and treats. Everyone welcome.
This event is presented in partnership with the Coalition of Muslim Women.
Reading List
Community Resources & Events
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Coalition of Muslim Women
The Coalition of Muslim Women Kitchener-Waterloo is a small, but mighty group of racialized Muslim women that have been standing up to hate, discrimination, Islamophobia, and gender-based violence since 2010. Their membership is made up of women and youth, who are immigrants or were born and raised in Canada.
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Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region
Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region is a not-for-profit organization offering spiritually and culturally sensitive humanitarian and social services to the Muslim communities of the Waterloo Region.
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Islamic Centre of Cambridge
The Islamic Centre of Cambridge‘s mission is to provide a place for Muslims to get together for religious and social events and to provide religious education for children, as well as to promote building of communities of Muslims in the region of Waterloo and surrounding regions.
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Grand Eid Bazaar 2024
Date: Sunday, April 7th
Time: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: 1550 Dunbar Road, CambridgeLearn more here.
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CBC Kids Article: Eid-al-fitr
Read this CBC Kids article to find out more about Eid al-Fitr.