Eid ul-Fitr in Bangladesh
Quick Facts
Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.Name
Eid ul-FitrAlternative name
End of RamadanEid ul-Fitr 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013List of dates for other years
Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.
Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children receive gifts on Eid al-Fitr.
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About Eid ul-Fitr
Read more about Eid ul-Fitr.Eid ul-Fitr Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Nov 5 | 2005 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Wed | Oct 25 | 2006 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Sun | Oct 14 | 2007 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Fri | Oct 3 | 2008 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Tue | Sep 22 | 2009 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Sat | Sep 11 | 2010 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Thu | Sep 1 | 2011 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Mon | Aug 20 | 2012 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 9 | 2013 | Eid ul-Fitr | National holiday |
Other holidays in August 2013 in Bangladesh
- Jumatul Bidah ―Friday, August 2, 2013
- Night of Destiny ―Tuesday, August 6, 2013
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday Day 2 ―Saturday, August 10, 2013
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday Day 3 ―Sunday, August 11, 2013
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday Day 4 ―Monday, August 12, 2013
- National Mourning Day ―Thursday, August 15, 2013
- Janmashtami ―Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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