UAE Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr 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 and give zakat Al Fitr during Eid Al Fitr.

Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha are the main two annual Islamic celebrations every year.

Eid Al Fitr translates as the ‘festival of breaking the fast’ and happens immediately after Ramadan, with festivity, day-time feasts and family gatherings.

Customarily, family and friends dress up in new Eid clothes and visit each other’s houses bearing gifts.