Eid al-Fitr 2008
Thursday 2 October 2008
6607 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct 2008 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Fitr 2008?
- Eid al-Fitr 2008 is on Thursday 2 October 2008 in United Arab Emirates.
- How many days until Eid al-Fitr 2008?
- Eid al-Fitr 2008 was 6607 days ago.
- Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes. Eid al-Fitr is a national public holiday in United Arab Emirates.
- When is Eid al-Fitr 2009?
- Eid al-Fitr 2009 is on Monday 21 September 2009.
- Is the date of Eid al-Fitr 2008 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on 1 Shawwal, after the month of Ramadan. The date depends on sighting the crescent moon and can shift by a day.
Significance
Marks the end of a month of fasting.
How it is celebrated
- Eid prayer at mosques and eidgahs
- Zakat al-Fitr charity before the prayer
- Sevaiyan and festive meals
- Visiting family and friends
United Arab Emirates