Eid al-Fitr
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.
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).
Is Ramadan starts a Public Holiday?
Ramadan starts is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 11 | Ramadan starts | Muslim |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan starts (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan starts (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2027 | Mon | Feb 8 | Ramadan starts (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2028 | Fri | Jan 28 | Ramadan starts (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2029 | Tue | Jan 16 | Ramadan starts (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
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