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Public Holiday United Arab Emirates Also: Ramzan Eid, Meethi Eid

Eid al-Fitr 2016

Thursday 7 July 2016

3758 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 7 Jul - Sun, 10 Jul 2016 (take Fri off)

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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

Eid al-Fitr in other years

YearDateDay
201518 JulySaturdayView
20167 JulyThursdayThis page
201726 JuneMondayView
201815 JuneFridayView