Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is celebrated on 1 Shawwal, the day after Ramadan ends, with morning prayers, family visits, food and gifts.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and can differ by a day where you live.
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Questions and answers
What day is Eid al-Fitr 1980?
Eid al-Fitr 1980 falls on Tuesday, August 12.
Is Eid al-Fitr a federal holiday?
No. Eid al-Fitr is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.
When is Eid al-Fitr 1981?
Eid al-Fitr 1981 falls on Saturday, August 1.
Why does the date of Eid al-Fitr change each year?
It follows the Islamic calendar of 12 lunar months, about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so it moves about 11 days earlier every year.