Ramadhān is one of the two Īdh festivals in the Islāmic year (the other being Īdh ul-Adhā). It is also known as the little or small feast (Bāyram- originated from Turkish language). It falls on the first day of Śhawwal at the completion of Ramadhān month and it begins with the sighting of moon. There may be regional differences in the exact date of Īdh with some Muslims fasting for 29 days or 30 days. The day breaks the month long fast with a sweet or snack, as they have abstained from food and drink from dawn till dusk to mark the occasion.

People wear new clothes and get ready to attend the special Īdh prayer performed in mosques. Before the prayer, the worshippers recite the Takbīr which means that the God is greatest, there is no God but one God and all praise goes to him. This is recited after the morning prayer (Fajr) and is continued till the Īdh prayer is commenced. Before the Īdh prayer is begun, it is mandatory that every Muslim (men, women, child) must lend helping hands to the poor (Zakath al fithr) and it equates about two kilograms of basic foodstuff (wheat, barley, dates, raisins, etc.), or its cash equivalent and is (typically) collected at the mosque. Then, the same is distributed to the needy to mark the occasion. It can be done anytime during the Ramadhān month. The Islāmic tradition says that every Muslim must contribute 2.5% of his wealth to charity during this festival. The Īdh prayer is followed by khuthbā (sermon) and then a prayer asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for the well being of Muslims all over the world. It is then customary to embrace the persons sitting on either of their sides as well as relatives, friends and other acquaintances.

Gifts and money are offered to women and children by their loved ones. It is also the time for resolving disputes and feuds between families and relatives. In Indonesia, the feast is named Īdh ulFithri which is celebrated with friends and relatives in their respective home towns with great pomp and fun in all the places. Another name for this period of celebrating and visiting is Lebaran, often lasting four to five days. In Malaysia & Singapore, it is commonly known as Hari Raya Aidh ul fithri.