Eid al-Fitr is the day that Ramadan concludes. The actual day is decided in the Muslim world by moon-sighting committees. These national groups ensure that it is timed to meet the new moon in each country. In the Philippines, for example, it will be observed from Oct 12. iIn Pakistan and Bangladesh, it starts on the 15th.

For the first time this year New York's Empire State Building was lit up in green to honor the festival, as green symbolizes a happy occasion in Islamic culture.

This is not only a time to celebrate the end of the fasting period, it is also a time for great charity. On the day before, gifts of food are made to the less fortunate.

On the actual day, the family will wake to a small meal, and then attend special prayers. Then families feast together. This day is also a day to ask forgiveness and to make visits to the graves of loved ones. This day is very charity, home and family centered, much as we in America feel about Thanksgiving.

Bikini Girl shares her family's Malaysian recipe for Beef Rendang - a traditional Eid Al Fitr recipe in Malaysia.

In Java, Opor Ayam or javanese Coconut Chicken Curry is traditionally served.

A variety of Indian Eid recipes including some tasty mutton dishes can be found here

I am not a Muslim, but I hope that ouir Muslim sisters will chime in here and share how they are celebrating Eid, and perhaps share with us some of their traditions and recipes.

To all our Muslim readers - "Happy Eid!" and "Kul 'am wa enta bi-khair!" (May every year find you in good health!")