Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)
Expected: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan, on the first day of Shawwal.
Dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Gregorian date |
|---|---|
| 1448 | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
| 1449 | Saturday, February 26, 2028 |
| 1450 | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 |
| 1451 | Monday, February 4, 2030 |
| 1452 | Friday, January 24, 2031 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
Muslims pray the Eid prayer in congregation, say the takbir, and give Zakat al-Fitr to the poor before the prayer.
Fasting on Eid day is not permitted. Fasting six days of Shawwal afterwards is recommended (Sahih Muslim).
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When is Eid al-Fitr in 2027?
It is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH). Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
When is Zakat al-Fitr due?
It is given before the Eid prayer, and it may be paid a day or two before Eid.