How Long Until Eid al-Fitr?
Discover the days remaining until the blessed Eid al-Fitr with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. Eid day may vary by one day depending on the Shawwal crescent sighting in your country.
Eid al-Fitr Dates in Upcoming Years
| Hijri Year | Gregorian Year | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ... | |||
* All dates are astronomical estimates and may vary by one day based on the sighting.
When is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, right after the month of Ramadan ends and the Shawwal crescent is sighted. If the crescent is not seen, Ramadan is completed as thirty days and the feast follows the next day. Muslims pray the Eid prayer and give zakat al-fitr beforehand, celebrating the completion of the fast. Because lunar months last 29 or 30 days, the Gregorian date of Eid shifts a little every year. This countdown shows the expected Gregorian date for Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH along with the days remaining.
Why does the date differ between countries?
Some countries rely on physically sighting the Shawwal crescent, while others use astronomical calculation to mark the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid. The crescent may be visible in one region a day earlier than another, so one country may celebrate a day before another. This countdown uses the calculated Umm al-Qura date as a reference, so a difference of a day between countries is normal; always confirm with your local religious authority.
How does this countdown work?
The live timer shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the expected Eid al-Fitr in your local time. The years table lists the dates of Eid for the coming years so you can plan your celebration, visits and travel ahead, while the lunar panel shows the current moon phase. Every date displayed is an astronomical estimate and may move a day earlier or later once the crescent is officially confirmed.
Eid al-Fitr and the lunar calendar
Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, the tenth month of the Hijri lunar year, which is about 354 days — roughly 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian year. As a result, Eid arrives about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year and moves through all the seasons over a cycle of roughly 33 years. This is why the Gregorian date of Eid changes from one year to the next and needs to be checked each year.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eid al-Fitr
Want to know more about this year's Eid al-Fitr?
How long until Eid al-Fitr?
184 days remain until the expected Eid al-Fitr.
When is Eid al-Fitr this year?
Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH falls on 9 March 2027 approximately.
What is the Hijri date of Eid al-Fitr?
It corresponds to the first day of Shawwal 1448 AH.
Can Eid al-Fitr dates differ between countries?
Yes, it may vary by one day between countries based on the local sighting of the Shawwal crescent.
How is Eid al-Fitr determined?
By sighting the Shawwal crescent after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan, or by completing Ramadan as 30 days.
What is the link between Eid al-Fitr and the Shawwal crescent?
Eid al-Fitr begins with the onset of Shawwal, which is established by sighting its crescent, so it sometimes differs by a day from astronomical calculation.
Is the displayed date final or expected?
The date shown is an astronomical estimate; the final official announcement comes from each country’s religious authority.
How long does Eid al-Fitr last?
The first day of Eid is 1 Shawwal, and the Eid festival lasts 3 days in most Muslim countries.
What are the main rites of Eid al-Fitr?
Eid prayer, paying Zakat al-Fitr before prayer, takbir, visiting relatives, and exchanging greetings among Muslims.
Why does Eid al-Fitr change each Gregorian year?
Because the lunar Hijri year is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, Eid advances by the same amount each year.
About Eid al-Fitr
What is Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is one of the two Islamic Eids, coming after completing the fast of the blessed month of Ramadan, beginning on the first day of Shawwal. It includes takbir, Eid prayer, paying Zakat al-Fitr before prayer, and exchanging greetings.
How is Eid al-Fitr established
Eid al-Fitr is established by one of two ways: sighting the Shawwal crescent after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan, or completing Ramadan as 30 days if the crescent is not seen.
Why does Eid al-Fitr advance each Gregorian year
The lunar Hijri year is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Eid al-Fitr advances the same amount each year in the Gregorian calendar, cycling through all seasons every ~33 years.
Date Confirmation
Eid al-Fitr is tied to sighting the Shawwal crescent after completing 29 or 30 days of Ramadan. The date shown is calculated astronomically per the arithmetic Hijri calendar and may differ by one day from each country’s official announcement.