April's Pink Moon
The Full Moon in April is called Pink Moon, but it also has other names, like Sprouting Grass Moon, Fish Moon, Hare Moon, Egg Moon, and Paschal Moon.
Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.
Is Eid al-Fitr a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many Muslims dress in fine clothing and children receive gifts on Eid al-Fitr.
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About Eid al-Fitr
Read more about Eid al-Fitr.Eid al-Fitr Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Jul 7 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Jun 26 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Jun 15 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Jun 4 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | May 24 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | May 13 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | May 3 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Apr 22 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Mar 31 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
