Eid ul Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. more
Eid ul Fitr in South Africa
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 Eid ul Fitr a Public Holiday?
Eid ul Fitr is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, May 24, 2020 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in South Africa.
Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children receive gifts on Eid al-Fitr.
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About Eid ul Fitr
Read more about Eid ul Fitr.Eid ul Fitr Observances
Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sat | Jul 18 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2016 | Wed | Jul 6 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2017 | Mon | Jun 26 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2018 | Fri | Jun 15 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2019 | Wed | Jun 5 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2020 | Sun | May 24 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2021 | Thu | May 13 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2022 | Tue | May 3 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 22 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2024 | Wed | Apr 10 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2025 | Mon | Mar 31 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
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