#EidMubarak: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr on social media

MANILA, Philippines – Eid al-Fitr, or “Breaking the Fast,” is one of Islam’s biggest holidays. Marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, it’s a day of feasting, gift-giving, and all-around merrymaking. 

In the age of selfies and food porn, even Eid al-Fitr isn’t immune to social media saturation. There are sumptuous Eid dinner photos on Instagram; Facebook albums filled with Eid presents from relatives; Eid #OOTDs (Outfit of the Day) on Pinterest; and tons of Eid-related Twitter hashtags, including the greeting #EidMubarak. 

If you aren’t familiar with Islamic traditions, searching “Eid al-Fitr” on social media is actually an intriguing glimpse into how the holiday has been incorporated into the modern world. Shake the notion that the day is super-traditional; from giving trendy Eid cupcakes to using adorable yellow Minions as Eid mascots, the holiday is very much as contemporary as Easter or Valentine’s. 

Here’s a look into 2014’s Eid, thanks to netizens across the globe:

Did you celebrate Eid al-Fitr this year? Share us pictures or insights in the comments section below! – Rappler.com