Why Muslims celebrate two Eids and what each one represents in Islam Last updated: May 13, 2026 | 07:11 Maan Al Shaar kissing his brother Omer Al Al Shaar after Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Noor Masjid in Sharjah on Eid Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News Dubai: For many, the word ' Eid ' conjures images of new clothes, family gatherings and tables full of food. But not all Eids are the same. While the celebrations may look similar on the surface, the two festivals Muslims observe each year carry distinct meanings, different rituals and separate places in the Islamic calendar. Here is everything you need to know. What does Eid actually mean? The word "Eid" means "feast" or "festival" in Arabic. There are two Eids celebrated each year: Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, which is around 11 days shorter than the solar calendar most of the world uses, the dates of both Eids shift each year. Eid Al Adha always falls just over two months after Eid al-Fitr.…