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Eid al-Fitr 2027 — the festival marking the end of Ramadan 2027 — is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH), subject to moon sighting. It is a day of prayer, gratitude and giving, and fasting on it is forbidden.
Key Takeaways
- Eid al-Fitr 2027 date: Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027, subject to moon sighting.
- Zakat al-Fitr deadline: before the Eid prayer. Pay Zakat al-Fitr through HNCO.
- Eid al-Fitr celebrates the completion of the Ramadan 2027 fast, expected to begin on 8 February 2027.
- The Eid prayer is prayed after sunrise in congregation, at the mosque or an open prayer ground.
- Fasting on Eid al-Fitr is forbidden (Sahih Bukhari 1990).
- Six fasts of Shawwal after Eid carry the reward of fasting the whole year (Sahih Muslim 1164).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, the day after the last fast of Ramadan. With Ramadan 2027 expected to begin on Monday 8 February, Eid is expected on Tuesday 9 March if Ramadan lasts 29 days, or Wednesday 10 March if it lasts 30. UK mosques confirm the date once the crescent is sighted; follow your local mosque's announcement.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر), "the festival of breaking the fast", is one of the two annual festivals of Islam, alongside Eid al-Adha. Muslims give thanks for the strength to complete Ramadan, pray together, share food and visit family. Learn the traditional greetings in our Eid Mubarak wishes guide.
Zakat al-Fitr before Eid
The Prophet ﷺ made Zakat al-Fitr obligatory on every Muslim — young or old — and ordered that it be paid before people go out to the Eid prayer (Sahih Bukhari 1503). It purifies the fast and ensures the poor can celebrate too. Pay Zakat al-Fitr in good time.
How to observe Eid al-Fitr
- Take a bath (ghusl) and wear your best clothes.
- Eat an odd number of dates before leaving for the prayer (Sahih Bukhari 953).
- Recite the takbeer on the way to the prayer.
- Attend the Eid prayer and listen to the khutbah.
- Greet others with "Eid Mubarak" or "Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum".
- Visit family, share food and give gifts, especially to children.
Give this Eid
HNCO is a UK non-profit organisation. Mark Eid with a lasting gift: a hand water pump from £150 brings clean water to a community for years.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH), depending on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent at the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast. It marks the end of Ramadan and celebrates the completion of a month of fasting and worship.
When must Zakat al-Fitr be paid in 2027?
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer on 9 or 10 March 2027. Paying one or two days early helps it reach families in time.
Is fasting allowed on Eid al-Fitr?
No. Fasting on the day of Eid al-Fitr is forbidden; the Prophet ﷺ prohibited fasting on the two Eid days (Sahih Bukhari 1990).
What is the Eid prayer?
The Eid prayer is a congregational prayer of two rak'at with extra takbeers, prayed after sunrise and followed by a khutbah.