Public Holiday
United Arab Emirates
Also: Ramzan Eid, Meethi Eid
United Arab Emirates
Also: Ramzan Eid, Meethi EidEid al-Fitr 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
5179 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Fitr 2012?
- Eid al-Fitr 2012 is on Sunday 19 August 2012 in United Arab Emirates.
- How many days until Eid al-Fitr 2012?
- Eid al-Fitr 2012 was 5179 days ago.
- Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes. Eid al-Fitr is a national public holiday in United Arab Emirates.
- When is Eid al-Fitr 2013?
- Eid al-Fitr 2013 is on Thursday 8 August 2013.
- Is the date of Eid al-Fitr 2012 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on 1 Shawwal, after the month of Ramadan. The date depends on sighting the crescent moon and can shift by a day.
Significance
Marks the end of a month of fasting.
How it is celebrated
- Eid prayer at mosques and eidgahs
- Zakat al-Fitr charity before the prayer
- Sevaiyan and festive meals
- Visiting family and friends