Eid al-Fitr: the Culmination of Ramadan

By • Apr 8th, 2025 • Category: Islam, Lectures, Mysticism

The Ramadan fast is typically understood as a religious “obligation”; a Muslim is required to fulfill this obligation to secure God’s pleasure. The observant Muslim celebrates the successful discharge of his obligation in Eid al-Fitr. In this view, Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic “holiday” or “festival”. However, both the Ramadan fast and Eid al-Fitr have a much deeper meaning and significance. Muslim mystics view the Ramadan fast as a spiritual discipline; the ultimate goal of the observant Muslim is to foster spiritual development and to cultivate qualities of character. The culmination of his labor is “Fitr”: re-birth and renewal. In this presentation, we will explore the spiritual meaning of  “Eid” and “Fitr” in Islam’s mystical tradition.

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