Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar in India

When Is Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar 2020?

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This year:	Wed, Jun 5, 2019
Next year:	Mon, May 25, 2020
Type:	Gazetted Holiday Muslim, Common local holiday See table

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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.

Is Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar a Public Holiday?

Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children receive gifts on Eid al-Fitr.
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About Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar

Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2021.

Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.

Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Sun	Jul 19	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2016	Wed	Jul 6	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2017	Mon	Jun 26	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2018	Fri	Jun 15	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2018	Sat	Jun 16	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Gazetted Holiday
2019	Wed	Jun 5	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Gazetted Holiday
2019	Wed	Jun 5	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2020	Mon	May 25	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Gazetted Holiday
2020	Mon	May 25	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday
2021	Thu	May 13	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Gazetted Holiday
2021	Thu	May 13	Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar	Muslim, Common local holiday