Eid ul-Fitr 2027 — How Many Days Until Eid ul-Fitr?

About Eid ul-Fitr

Eid ul-Fitr — the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" — is one of the two major Islamic holidays and marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, beginning with the sighting of the new crescent moon.

Eid ul-Fitr is a time of immense joy and gratitude. Muslims begin the day with a special congregational prayer (Salat al-Eid) held in mosques or open grounds, followed by a sermon. Before the prayer, each Muslim household is required to give Zakat al-Fitr — a charitable donation of food or its monetary equivalent — to ensure that those in need can also celebrate.

Celebrations vary by culture but share common themes: new clothes, family visits, elaborate feasts, sweet dishes, and gift-giving to children (called Eidi). In Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, Eid ul-Fitr is called Lebaran and sparks the world's largest annual human migration as people travel home to their families. In the Gulf states, celebrations continue for three days or more.

Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated by approximately 1.8 billion Muslims around the world
Zakat al-Fitr — a mandatory charity before Eid prayers — must be given by every Muslim household
The date is confirmed by moon sighting and may vary by 1–2 days between countries
In Indonesia, Eid (called Lebaran) triggers the world's largest annual human migration
Sweet dishes are central to Eid celebrations — sheer khurma in South Asia, kahk cookies in Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Eid ul-Fitr?

Eid ul-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, immediately after Ramadan ends. The exact date depends on the moon sighting and can vary by 1–2 days between countries. The date shown is an estimate.

How long is Eid ul-Fitr?

Eid ul-Fitr is officially one day, but celebrations typically continue for two to three days or longer in many Muslim-majority countries.

What is Zakat al-Fitr?

Zakat al-Fitr is an obligatory charity paid before Eid prayers. Every Muslim household must give enough food (or its equivalent in money) to feed one person — ensuring all community members can celebrate Eid.