1 Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr: the Feast of Breaking the Fast
In the coming year it is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH). Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal, at the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr: dates for the coming years
| Hijri | Date |
|---|---|
| 1 Shawwal 1446 AH | Sunday 30 March 2025 |
| 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| 1 Shawwal 1448 AH | Tuesday 9 March 2027 |
| 1 Shawwal 1449 AH | Saturday 26 February 2028 |
| 1 Shawwal 1450 AH | Wednesday 14 February 2029 |
| 1 Shawwal 1451 AH | Monday 4 February 2030 |
| 1 Shawwal 1452 AH | Friday 24 January 2031 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Countries that rely on sighting the crescent may begin a month one day later (or earlier).
Zakat al-Fitr
Every Muslim who has more than his needs for the day of Eid gives Zakat al-Fitr for himself and his dependants: one sa‘ (about 2.5 to 3 kg) of staple food per person, to be given before the Eid prayer (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim). Many scholars also allow its value in money.
The Eid prayer and its Sunnahs
The Eid prayer is two rak‘ahs with extra takbirs, followed by a sermon. It is Sunnah to bathe, wear one’s best clothes, eat an odd number of dates before going out, repeat the takbir on the way, take one route to the prayer and another back, and exchange greetings such as “Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum”.
Eid al-Fitr: questions
Can I fast on the day of Eid?
No. The Prophet ﷺ forbade fasting on the two days of Eid (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim).
When does the Eid prayer start?
After sunrise, once the sun has risen about a spear’s length (roughly 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise).