Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits,

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan. Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holiday, when it might arrive, and how it's celebrated.

There are two major Eid celebrations each year. One marks the end of the month of Ramadan, while the other takes place during Hajj.