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Eid Al-Fitr 2022
Eid al-Fitr, is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. The religious holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
When is Eid Al-Fitr 2022?
Based on the lunar cycle and Islamic calendar, the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr will take place between Ramadan 29 and Shawwal 3, as announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) late on Thursday April 21.
Observances: Zakat al-Fitr charity, Eid prayers
Date: Sun, May 1, 2022 – Mon, May 2, 2022
Celebrations: Eid prayers, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving
Significance: Marks the end of fasting in Ramadan
Observed by: Muslims
Also called: Festival of Breaking the Fast, Lesser Eid, Sweet Eid, Sugar Feast
This year, Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on May 2, as per astronomical calculations.
