Eid al Fitr is a special day among families and friends throughout the Islamic world. This two-to-three-day festival takes place immediately following the end of the month of Ramadan and is the most significant and joyous observance of the Islamic faith.
In essence, Eid al Fitr presents the faithful with the opportunity to thank God for having been granted the strength and conviction to complete the obligatory fast and obey His commandments during the holy month of Ramadan. By having done so, Muslims rejoice in returning to a state of fitra (innocence/purity), having been pardoned of all their transgressions, thus starting life anew.
As we prepare to welcome the holiest of months, here are the dates, public holidays, and observances for welcoming and celebrating Eid al Fitr 2025 in Qatar.
Eid Mubarak!
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Eid al Fitr 2025 Qatar date
The Islamic calendar is lunar and based on the moon’s sighting compared to the Gregorian calendar, a solar calendar. Determining the date of the Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon (a day after the new moon). As such, the process of determining the date of the Eid al-Fitr can only be performed under cover of the night. Should the crescent moon not be spotted, Ramadan continues for another day.
The tentative date for Eid al-Fitr in 2025 is 31st March or 1st April, subject to the sighting of the moon. In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr is observed on the 1st and 2nd day of Shawwal. Please note that dates may vary and are subject to change based on the sighting of the moon.
Eid al Fitr 2025 Qatar holidays
In Qatar, Eid al-Fitr has always been designated as a public holiday, leading to the closure of most schools and businesses. However, there is no official announcement regarding the dates of the holidays for Eid 2025 from the Qatari officials yet.
Please note that we’ll update this article once we receive credible information from the officials.
Eid al Fitr in Qatar
The people of Qatar celebrate Eid-al-Fitr for three days after fasting for a month in the holy month of Ramadan. Though Eid may be celebrated differently in separate parts of the world, the day typically begins with a special Eid prayer held after the early morning prayers when the sun is out. It is crucial to give Zakat-ul-Fitr before the Eid prayers, giving alms to those in need.
After the prayers, Muslims often visit friends and family bearing gifts and goodwill and may also get together over a meal.
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In particular, children are incredibly excited as they have come to associate Eid al-Fitr with generous sums of gifts and feasts. It’s typical for adults to congratulate the little ones by distributing sweets, gifts, and small sums of money to express the holiday’s joy.
Eid-al-Fitr means ‘the festival of breaking the fast and is a time of rejoicing and celebrating. Festive lanterns and lights come alive all over cities where Eid is celebrated with zeal and fervour. Everyone wears new clothes, visits friends and family, enjoys special Eid foods and sweets, and traditional Qatari dishes such as machboos, ghuzi, balalat, um ali, and exchanges gifts as part of the Eid tradition.
