🕌 Eid al-Fitr 2027 Countdown

✨ What is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast) is a major religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. It falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar.

The day begins with a special congregational prayer (Salat al-Eid), followed by feasts, family gatherings, giving gifts to children (Eidi), and wearing new clothes. It is a time of joy, gratitude, and community celebration.

✨ ما هو عيد الفطر؟

عيد الفطر هو عطلة دينية كبرى يحتفل بها المسلمون في جميع أنحاء العالم، ويمثل نهاية شهر صيام رمضان الذي يمتد من الفجر إلى غروب الشمس. يوافق عيد الفطر اليوم الأول من شهر شوال في التقويم الإسلامي.

يبدأ اليوم بصلاة جماعية خاصة (صلاة العيد)، تليها الولائم والتجمعات العائلية وتقديم الهدايا للأطفال (العيدية) وارتداء الملابس الجديدة. إنه وقت للفرح والشكر والاحتفال المجتمعي.

Eid Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the eid holiday saudi arabia 2026 for the private sector is legally mandated as a minimum of 4 working days, typically starting from the day following the 29th of Ramadan. Government sector holidays are usually longer, often spanning 10 to 14 days around the Eid period. HR Tip: If Eid holidays overlap with a weekend, employees may be entitled to compensatory days off.

Zakat al-Fitr 2026

Zakat al-Fitr is a mandatory charitable contribution required of every Muslim (who has the means) at the end of Ramadan. The zakat al fitr amount 2026 saudi arabia is typically equivalent to one saa' (approx. 2.5 to 3 kg) of staple food, often calculated around SAR 20 to SAR 25 per person in cash value if given through official platforms like Ehsan. It MUST be paid before the Eid prayer.