When Is Eid 2024 Uk

Eid Celebrations in the UK

When is Eid ul Fitr 2024?

This year Eid ul Fitr 2024 is expected to be celebrated on Tuesday, 9th of April 2024, or Wednesday, 10th of April 2024.

What is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr is one of the two main holidays in Islam, celebrated to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The name Eid al-Fitr roughly translates as "festival of breaking the fast" in Arabic.

How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated in the UK?

Muslims in the UK typically start the day by waking up early and gathering in their local mosque or at an outdoor prayer ground for Eid prayers. After prayers, people often exchange greetings and well wishes, visit friends and family, and feast on traditional dishes such as biryani, samosas, and seviyan.