Eid al-Fitr 2028: Date, Eid Prayer & Zakat al-Fitr
Festival guide · 2028
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.
2028 Dates
| Date | Monday, February 28, 2028 |
Dates are calculated automatically and may vary by ±1 day. Always confirm with your local religious authority.
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).
Other Years
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.