Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar in India
Quick Facts
One day of Eid-ul-Fitar, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a gazetted holiday in India.Name
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Monday, August 20, 2012Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar 2013
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Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan Id, Eid-ul-Fitar, or Idul-Fitr) is a gazetted holiday in India. It celebrates the end of Ramadan and marks the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children may receive gifts on Eid-ul-Fitar. ©iStockphoto.com/DistinctiveImages
What do people do?
India's Eid-ul-Fitar festival starts on the first day of the month of Shawwal (or Shawwl). Many Muslims attend communal prayers and listen to a sermon at Eid al-Fitr. Those have not given the charity known as zakat al-fitr during Ramadan do so during Eid al-Fitr. Zakat al-fitr consisting of a quantity of food, such as barley, dates, raisins or wheat flour, or its monetary equivalent given to poor people in the community.
It is common for Islamic communities organize communal meals. Many Muslims in India also wear new clothes, visit family members, exchange Eid cards and give presents of sweets and small toys to children.
Public life
National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.
Large prayer meetings, parades and marches may cause local delays to traffic, particularly in areas with a predominantly Muslim population and areas that are close to large mosques.
Background
Eid-ul-Fitar is one of the two major festivals in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar year.
Note: There are different variations of spelling Eid-ul-Fitar.
About Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar in other countries
Read more about Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar.Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Nov 5 | 2005 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Wed | Oct 25 | 2006 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Sun | Oct 14 | 2007 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Fri | Oct 3 | 2008 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Tue | Sep 22 | 2009 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Sat | Sep 11 | 2010 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Thu | Sep 1 | 2011 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
| Mon | Aug 20 | 2012 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Gazetted Holiday |
| Fri | Aug 9 | 2013 | Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
Other holidays in August 2012 in India
- Raksha Bandhan ―Thursday, August 2, 2012
- Friendship Day ―Sunday, August 5, 2012
- Janmashtami ―Friday, August 10, 2012
- Independence Day ―Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- Thanksgiving Day ―Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- Jamat Ul-Vida ―Friday, August 17, 2012
- Parsi New Year ―Saturday, August 18, 2012
- Onam ―Wednesday, August 29, 2012
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