Eid al-Fitr Countdown
The festival that breaks the fast — new clothes, feasts, and gifts.
How many days until Eid al-Fitr?Live countdown to Eid al-Fitr 2027 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
About Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan: morning prayers, feasts, new clothes, and gifts. Dates are lunar estimates — confirmed by moon sighting the night before.
The story behind Eid al-Fitr
The name means "festival of breaking the fast" — and it begins with a strange rule: it is the one day of the year when fasting is forbidden. The month of restraint ends in a festival of feasting, new clothes, and gift-giving to children known as Eidi, often crisp banknotes.
The charity is built in: before the morning prayer, every household pays Zakat al-Fitr — a fixed amount of food or money that must reach the needy before the Eid prayer is offered, so that no one in the community goes hungry on the festival day. The prayer itself is held in open grounds and large halls, followed by a sermon and three joyful chants.
The greeting is "Eid Mubarak" — blessed festival — and the celebration runs one to three days depending on the country. Moon sighting ends Ramadan: when the new crescent is confirmed the night before, Eid is declared the next morning, which is why its exact date can shift by a day between regions.
Eid al-Fitr dates 2027–2030 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | March 10, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday | February 27, 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday | February 15, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday | February 4, 2030 |
Eid al-Fitr facts
- Eid al-Fitr lands on the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan.
- The greeting is 'Eid Mubarak' — blessed festival.
- It is the only day Muslims are forbidden to fast; the month of fasting ends in feasting.
- Gifts (especially to children, called Eidi) and charity (Zakat al-Fitr) are central to the day.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
How many days until Eid al-Fitr 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
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