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Eid ul Fitr 2025 date in Oman

Eid al-Fitr in 2025 will fall on 31 March, subject to the moon’s sighting. In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr is observed on the first and second days of Shawwal. Please note that dates may vary and are subject to change based on the moon’s sighting.

Holidays

The specific dates for the public holiday of Eid al-Fitr in 2025 has not been determined yet. We will update this section immediately once the government makes an announcement.

Eid ul Fitr celebrations in Oman

The diversity of Oman can perhaps be best observed in how Omanis celebrate Eid al-Fitr throughout the sultanate. From prayers to festive dishes and traditional dances, the cultural diversity is a testament to Oman’s rich traditions of welcoming the joy of Eid al-Fitr.

Traditional Eid dishes

For example, in the Dhofar Governorate, most Omanis opt to prepare a dish called Al Majeen. It is a hearty meal consisting of cuts of meat that have been dried in the sun for a day or more just before the arrival of Eid. The cuts of dried meat are then cooked in curries and are served alongside pastries and desserts.

Family gatherings and greetings

This particularly festive food is usually consumed and served as guests start to arrive, usually not long after the Eid prayer has been performed. Families and relatives gather at the home of a revered family elder and offer Eid greetings and congratulatory celebrations for each other.

People in Musandam Governorate, however, do not generally go out of their way to prepare any special dishes. The traditions observed in Musandam are similar to those practiced in Muscat; people mostly return to their hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their relatives. Their tradition is defined by family gatherings followed by trips to rural areas on the second day.