Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 in Pakistan
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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
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Eid-al-FitrEid-ul-Fitr Day 1 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
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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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Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Nov 4 | 2005 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Oct 24 | 2006 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Oct 13 | 2007 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Oct 2 | 2008 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Sep 21 | 2009 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Sep 10 | 2010 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Aug 31 | 2011 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Aug 19 | 2012 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Aug 8 | 2013 | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 | Public Holiday |
Other holidays in August 2013 in Pakistan
- Eid-ul-Fitr Day 2 ―Friday, August 9, 2013
- Eid-ul-Fitr Day 3 ―Saturday, August 10, 2013
- Independence Day ―Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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