When Is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, after Ramadan ends on Monday, March 8 (29 days). If the Shawwal crescent is not sighted on the evening of Monday, March 8, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid would be Wednesday, March 10; countries that follow local sighting may celebrate then.
Key Dates
Dates follow the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar and may vary by ยฑ1 day with local moon sighting.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan and the start of the month of Shawwal. It is one of the two annual Eids in Islam, a day of gratitude to Allah for completing the fast, of prayer, family, charity and celebration.
Fasting on the day of Eid is not permitted. Muslims instead begin the day with a small breakfast โ traditionally an odd number of dates โ before heading to the Eid prayer.
How to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2027
- Pay Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer so it reaches those in need in time for Eid.
- Make ghusl, wear your best clothes and eat a few dates before leaving for prayer.
- Recite the Eid takbir from sunset on the eve of Eid until the prayer begins.
- Attend the Eid prayer in congregation and listen to the khutbah.
- Take a different route home, visit family, and exchange the greeting โTaqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.โ
Zakat al-Fitr 2027
Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory on every Muslim who has food beyond their needs for the day of Eid, paid on behalf of themselves and their dependants. It is one saโ (about 2.5โ3 kg) of a staple food, or its cash value where local scholars permit it. Most organisations ask for it to be paid in the last days of Ramadan 2027 so it can be distributed before the Eid prayer on March 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH), based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Some countries that rely on local moon sighting may celebrate one day later.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UK, USA and Canada?
Most mosques in the UK, USA and Canada are expected to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March 2027. Communities that follow local moon sighting may announce Wednesday, 10 March. Confirm with your local mosque on the evening of 29 Ramadan.
How many days is the Eid al-Fitr holiday?
Eid al-Fitr itself is one day, 1 Shawwal. Many Muslim-majority countries give a public holiday of three or more days, which in 2027 is expected to run from around 8 to 10 March.
When should Zakat al-Fitr be paid for Eid 2027?
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer on 9 March 2027. It may be given a day or two before Eid, and many charities collect it throughout the last ten days of Ramadan.
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