Eid al-Fitr 2027: Date, Eid Prayer & Zakat al-Fitr
Festival guide · 2027
Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Dates are astronomical estimates — confirm with your local religious authority.
Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر) — the Festival of Breaking the Fast — marks the end of Ramadan and falls on 1 Shawwal, the first day of the tenth month of the Hijri calendar. It is one of the two major Islamic holidays.
Eid al-Fitr is a day of gratitude to God for the strength to complete the Ramadan fast, and a celebration of community, family, and generosity. It is a public holiday in most Muslim-majority countries.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Dates are based on astronomical calculations and may vary by ±1 day — always confirm with your local religious authority.
| Date | Thursday, March 11, 2027 |
Eid al-Fitr 2027: Planning & Key Facts
In 2027, Eid al-Fitr lands midweek — observers planning gatherings may want to bridge a day toward the weekend. The Islamic (Hijri) year is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so the date moves about 10–12 days earlier each Gregorian year. This is an expected date; final observance follows the local announcement.
| Year | Date | Shift vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr 2026 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | — |
| Eid al-Fitr 2027 | Thursday, March 11, 2027 | 356 days later |
| Eid al-Fitr 2028 | Monday, February 28, 2028 | 354 days later |
Other Islamic observances near Eid al-Fitr 2027:
- Ramadan begins — Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · Holy month of fasting
- Laylat al-Qadr — Sunday, March 7, 2027 · Night of Power
Traditions & Observance
Eid Prayer
The day begins with a special congregational Salat al-Eid in the morning — two rak'ah with additional takbirat, followed by a khutbah. Men, women, and children all attend. It is one of the largest congregational gatherings in Islam, held in open grounds, stadiums, and mosques worldwide.
Zakat al-Fitr
Before the Eid prayer, every Muslim must give Zakat al-Fitr — a specified amount of food or its monetary equivalent — to those in need. This ensures everyone in the community can celebrate Eid. It must be given before the Eid prayer to be valid.
Feasting and Family
After prayer, families gather for a festive meal — the first daytime meal after a month of fasting. Traditional foods vary by culture: sheer khurma in South Asia, maamoul cookies in the Arab world, ketupat rice cakes in Southeast Asia. Children receive Eidi (money gifts) and relatives are visited.
Eid Greetings
The traditional greeting is Eid Mubarak (Blessed Eid) or Eid Sa'id (Happy Eid). The reply is Wa antum mubarak. Regional variants include Selamat Hari Raya (Malay/Indonesian), Bonne Fête de l'Aïd (French), and Mutlu Bayramlar (Turkish).
What is Zakat al-Fitr and how much is it?
Zakat al-Fitr is a mandatory charity paid by every Muslim before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. It must be given on behalf of every member of the household — including infants. The amount is equivalent to one sa' (approximately 2.5–3 kg) of a staple food — wheat, barley, dates, or rice — or its monetary value. In most countries, religious authorities announce the monetary equivalent each year. It must be distributed to the poor before the Eid prayer to be valid. Its purpose is to purify the fasting person of any shortcomings during Ramadan and ensure that the poor can celebrate Eid.
How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated in different countries?
Eid al-Fitr is a joyful, culturally rich celebration worldwide. In Turkey (Şeker Bayramı — Sugar Holiday), sweets are given to elderly relatives and children receive candy. In South Asia, families wear new clothes, exchange sweets like sheer khurma, and visit graves. In Indonesia and Malaysia (Hari Raya), open houses welcome neighbours of all faiths with festive foods. In Egypt, families gather for a large meal of fesikh, kahk cookies, and rice. In West Africa, streets fill with prayer and celebration. Across all cultures, the day begins with the Eid prayer, is marked by family reunions, and ends with Eidi (gifts of money) for children.
Other Years
National Holiday Calendars
See official public holiday dates in countries where this festival is observed.
The exact date of Eid al-Fitr depends on the crescent moon sighting and varies by country. Always confirm with your local mosque or national Islamic authority.