When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid Day Traditions
Before Eid Prayer
Eid Prayer
After Prayer
Zakat al-Fitr: Your Eid Obligation
Making Eid Special for Those in Need
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected onSaturday, March 28 or Sunday, March 29, 2026(1 Shawwal 1447 AH), depending on the moon sighting marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr — literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" — is one of the two major Islamic holidays. It marks the end of Ramadan and is a day of gratitude, celebration, and community.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:"For every people there is a feast and this is our feast."(Bukhari)
A special congregational prayer performed in the morning, typically in a mosque, community center, or open field. The prayer consists of two rak'ahs with additional takbeers, followed by a khutbah (sermon).
Every Muslim must pay Zakat al-Fitr before Eid prayer. It equals one sa'a (approximately 2.5-3 kg) of staple food or its monetary equivalent — around$15-$20 per personin 2026.
This applies to every member of your household, including children and dependents. The purpose is to purify the fasting person and ensure the poor can celebrate Eid.
While we celebrate with our families, millions of Muslims in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Lebanon face Eid in displacement, hunger, and grief.Umma Foundationdelivers Eid meals, supplies, and joy to families in crisis — because every Muslim deserves to celebrate.
