A video details the three-day Islamic holiday following Ramadan, Eid al Fitr—also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. An engaging narrator explains what the holiday is, why, and how it is celebrated around the world.  

Members of the Islamic Center of Washington, DC discuss the religious and spiritual significance of Ramadan and the celebration that concludes it, Eid al-Fitr, in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. [1:50]

This video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly shows the daily activities of two young American Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. [3:10]

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, an American Muslim family observes Ramadan, the month in which Muslims fast daily from sunrise to sunset in order to demonstrate piety and develop self-restraint. [6:06]

Learn about the history and traditions of some the most celebrated holidays in these instructive videos.

Watch or download this interesting video that shows how American Muslim youth observe Ramadan. Transcript is also available. [3:19]

This educational video follows a Muslim family as they observe the holy month of Ramadan. See what changes in their daily life. Transcript available. [6:49]

Watch, download or read the transcript of this interesting video that describes the process American Muslims follow in sighting the crescent moon which signals the start of Ramadan. [5:22]

Watch or download this video that takes a look at how American Muslims observe the feast period of Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. Transcript is also available. [5:10] Requires RealPlayer.

Access Islam presents a video and accompanying transcript on the one of the five pillars of Islam called "Zakaat". This practice of almsgiving becomes even more important during Ramadan.

Short video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly that shows how Muslims in America celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast at the end of Ramadan. [4:28]

The sighting of a new moon determines the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, follow the process of sighting a new moon for American Muslims. [4:50]

This video offers a brief explanation of Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic Calendar. [4:35]

This lesson will provide information on religious festivals and their significance to various religions. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Festivals."

This lesson discusses religion as a cultural phenomenon and describes religion's influence on such social phenomena as etiquette, social structure, and class. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Religion as Culture & Social Convention."

This lesson discusses religion as a cultural phenomenon and describes religion's influence on such social phenomena as etiquette, social structure, and class. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Religion as Culture & Social Convention."