It's Chand Mubarak to everyone out there as the moon is sighted. It means the important festival of Eid Ul-Fitr will be celebrated on June 15, 2018. Eid or Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month long fasting that this year began on May 16 and ends on June 14. In India, individuals are gearing up to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2018 with fun and fervour. Eid 2018 kickstarts Shawwal, the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. As Eid ul-Fitr begins, Muslims often purchases new clothes for the occasion, prepare various delicacies and take part in the festival. Individuals greet each other saying, Eid Mubarak. On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 2018, below are few greetings and GIF images which are handy that you can use to express your warm wishes through Facebook, WhatsApp and SMSes.

Some connotes that ‘Eid’ means ‘celebration’ and ‘Mubarak’ means ‘Blessed’, which translates wishing your near ones a blessed Eid al-Fitr. Muslims further state that this exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligations. This year Eid is predicted to start on June 14, depending on the lunar sightings because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar calendar whereas the Gregorian one is determined by the sun. During Eid al-Fitr 2018, many will wake up early to pray at a mosque or outdoor prayer venue and engage for some sweet dishes especially, Seviyan preparations. Here are few Eid Mubarak 2018 greetings and GIF images that you can use to wish your near ones on this Eid ul-Fitr.

Eid al-Fitr wishes 2018 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: May you be guided by your faith in Allah and shine in his divine blessings. ​Eid Mubarak

GIF Image Reads: May Allah flood your life with happiness, your heart with love, your soul with spiritual thoughts and your mind with wisdom. Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak 2018 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: May God give you happiness of heaven above. Eid Mubarak

GIF Image Reads: When my arms can’t reach people close to my heart, I always hug them with my prayers. May Allah’s peace be with you. Eid Mubarak

Eid ul-Fitr wishes 2018 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Allah never changes the condition of people unless they strive to change themselves. Eid Mubarak

GIF Image Reads: Eid is a time for joy, a time for togetherness, a time to remember God’s blessings. May Allah bless you and give u all the joy you bring to my life. ​Eid Mubarak

Eid al-Fitr 2018 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Show forgiveness, speak for justice and avoid the ignorant. Eid Mubarak

GIF Image Reads: It’s a day of rejoicing and bliss, it’s a day of blessing and peace, it’s a day to reflect and ponder, it’s a day to celebrate together. Eid Mubarak

Eid 2018 is majorly celebrated among the Muslims. The prayer of Eid al-Fitr 2018 is performed in two different ways by Sunni and Shia Islam. During Eid 2018, women often apply the traditional Mehndi or henna on their hands and wear colourful bangles. Every child offer salam to their parents and adult relatives. On this day, it is common to visit family members, neighbours and friends, share sweets, snacks and prepare special meals. This year, UAE formed moon sighting committee to sight the Shawwal crescent. With the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, enjoy this festival with your near ones and treat yourself with some finger licking cuisines on this Eid 2018.

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