Rabat – The Muslim community in France is officially celebrating Eid Al Fitr on Sunday, March 30th and marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the celebrations.
The great mosque of Paris divided This announcement on your official website.
The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) too confirmed The date after a “night of doubt” took place on Saturday, March 29th.
According to CFCM, the amount of Zakat al Fitr was set for 9 euros per person for 2025. This mandatory charity organization is given at the end of the Ramadan to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial status, can take part in the celebrations.
Eid al Fitr, known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”, has a deep cultural and religious meaning for Muslims around the world. It is a time of joy, gratitude and unity when families and communities come together to celebrate the completion of a month for fasting, prayer and self -reflection.
In France, in which one of the largest Muslim communities of Europe lives, the Grand Eid celebrates in its cities. Eid al Fitr is a highly expected opportunity that brings together various Muslim communities from North Africa, Subsahara, Turkiye and Southeast Asia.
While there are unity in the spirit of the celebration, there are various traditions and interpretations within the community. Various Islamic organizations and mosques follow different methods to determine the date of oath, with some strictly based on astronomical calculations and others on lunar visibility.
Moroccan diaspora in France, one of the largest Muslim communities in the country, is observed with religious dedication and cultural traditions. Many Moroccans visit Eid prayers in mosques that deal with their community, followed by meetings with family and friends.
Traditional Moroccan dishes such as Msemen, Baghrir and traditional sweets are prepared for this occasion, and families visit each other to exchange greetings and gifts. Some also take the opportunity to return to Morocco to celebrate with relatives.
In the morning of oath, special prayers, which are known as salad Al Eid, are kept in mosques and open spaces in mosques and open rooms, which pull the large meetings of strings.
In addition to prayers and provides, Eid is a time to strengthen family and social ties. Families and friends gather at festive meals, exchange gifts and visit relatives.
