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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. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Fri | Sep 10 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2011 | Wed | Aug 31 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2012 | Sun | Aug 19 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2013 | Thu | Aug 8 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 2014 | Tue | Jul 29 | Eid ul Fitr | Muslim |
| 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 |
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