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Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar in India

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

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Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar Observances

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016WedJul 6Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2017MonJun 26Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2018FriJun 15Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2018SatJun 16Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarGazetted Holiday
2019WedJun 5Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarGazetted Holiday
2019WedJun 5Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2020MonMay 25Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarGazetted Holiday
2020MonMay 25Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2021FriMay 14Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarGazetted Holiday
2021FriMay 14Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-FitarMuslim, Common local holiday
2022TueMay 3Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Gazetted Holiday
2022TueMay 3Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Muslim, Common local holiday
2023SatApr 22Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Gazetted Holiday
2023SatApr 22Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Muslim, Common local holiday
2024WedApr 10Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Gazetted Holiday
2024WedApr 10Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Muslim, Common local holiday
2025MonMar 31Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Gazetted Holiday
2025MonMar 31Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Muslim, Common local holiday
2026FriMar 20Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Gazetted Holiday
2026FriMar 20Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitar (Tentative Date)Muslim, Common local holiday

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