Last Updated on: 7th March 2025, 11:21 am
When is Eid al-Fitr 2025: Official Dates, Significance, and Global Observances
Check out the details about Eid al-Fitr 2025, a prominent Islamic festival that concludes Ramadan. This guide offers an overview of the event’s meaning, celebration methods in Pakistan, and a timeline of dates from recent years.
🌙 What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr translates as “festival of breaking the fast.” It marks the end of Ramadan, when Muslims observe a month-long period of fasting and reflection. The event is celebrated with community prayers, gatherings, and shared meals. Along with daily prayers, charity, and the pilgrimage to Mecca, this festival forms a cornerstone of Islamic practice.
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🕌 Celebrating the Day
After Ramadan, the final ten days become a time for gathering with family and friends. During Eid, people exchange gifts, enjoy special meals, and visit local mosques or community centers. The day exudes warmth and connection among loved ones.
🇵🇰 Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan
In Pakistan, celebrations occur in two phases each year. While Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, another major festival, Eid al-Adha, is observed later in October. On Eid al-Fitr, family time, home gatherings, and neighborhood visits take center stage.
📆 Eid al-Fitr Dates (2021–2031)
Below is a table mentioning the dates for Eid al-Fitr over the years:
| Year | Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Thursday | May 13 |
| 2022 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Monday | May 2 |
| 2023 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Friday | Apr 21 |
| 2024 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Tuesday | Apr 9 |
| 2025 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Monday | Mar 31 |
| 2026 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Friday | Mar 20 |
| 2027 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Tuesday | Mar 9 |
| 2028 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Saturday | Feb 26 |
| 2029 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Wednesday | Feb 14 |
| 2030 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Monday | Feb 4 |
| 2031 | Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan | Friday | Jan 24 |
🌍 Countries Observing Eid al-Fitr as a Public Holiday
Eid al-Fitr is recognized as an official public holiday in numerous countries. Some of these include:
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei
- Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, East Timor, Egypt
- Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq
- Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia
- Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Niger, Northern Cyprus, Oman, Qatar
- Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan
- Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen
Each country adds its own cultural touch to the celebration, reinforcing a global spirit of unity and reflection.
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