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Saturday, 28 June 2014

Ramzan Id(eid al fitr), elebrates the end of Ramadan and marks the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan Id, Eid-ul-Fitar, or Idul-Fitr) is a gazetted holiday in India. It celebrates the end of Ramadan and marks the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Muslim child and mother expressing joy.

Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children may receive gifts on Eid-ul-Fitar.

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What do people do?

India's Eid-ul-Fitar festival starts on the first day of the month of Shawwal (or Shawwl). Many Muslims attend communal prayers and listen to a sermon at Eid al-Fitr. Those have not given the charity known as zakat al-fitr during Ramadan do so during Eid al-Fitr. Zakat al-fitr consisting of a quantity of food, such as barley, dates, raisins or wheat flour, or its monetary equivalent given to poor people in the community.

It is common for Islamic communities organize communal meals. Many Muslims in India also wear new clothes, visit family members, exchange Eid cards and give presents of sweets and small toys to children.

Public life

National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.

Large prayer meetings, parades and marches may cause local delays to traffic, particularly in areas with a predominantly Muslim population and areas that are close to large mosques.

Background

Eid-ul-Fitar is one of the two major festivals in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar year.

Note: There are different variations of spelling Eid-ul-Fitar.

About Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar in other countries

Read more about Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar.

Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar Observances

Weekday Date Year Name Holiday type
Sat Nov 52005 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Wed Oct 252006 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Sun Oct 142007 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Fri Oct 32008 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Tue Sep 222009 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Sat Sep 112010 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Thu Sep 12011 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Mon Aug 202012 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarGazetted Holiday
Fri Aug 92013 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays
Wed Jul 302014 Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common Local holidays

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1 comments:

  1. Eid-al-Fitar/Eid-ul-Fitar/Id ul-Fitar whichever way you may pronounce it as all could be interchangeably and synonymously used for the glorified and much-celebrated festival of Eid. Eid ul-Fitr one of the most auspicious and beautiful festivals celebrated worldwide by the Muslim Community. Eid ul-Fitr was started by Prophet Muhammad.

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