Public Holiday United Arab Emirates Also: Ramzan Eid, Meethi Eid

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)

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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

Eid al-Fitr in other years

YearDateDay
200713 OctoberSaturdayView
20082 OctoberThursdayThis page
200921 SeptemberMondayView
201010 SeptemberFridayView