Id el Fitr additional holiday in Nigeria
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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
Id el Fitr additional holidayId el Fitr additional holiday 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013Id el Fitr additional holiday 2014
Id el Fitr additional holiday does not occur in 2014List 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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| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Sep 30 | 2008 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Sep 22 | 2009 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Sep 10 | 2010 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Aug 31 | 2011 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Aug 21 | 2012 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Aug 9 | 2013 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | Public Holiday |
Other holidays in August 2013 in Nigeria
- Id el Fitr ―Thursday, August 8, 2013
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