Eid al-Fitr in the Philippines
When is End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in Philippines?
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in Philippines is on March 30, 2025. It falls on Sunday.
How many days until End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in Philippines?
There are 103 Days left until End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) in the Philippines.
Is End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) a public holiday in Philippines?
Eid al-Fitr (also known as Wakas ng Ramadan in the Filipino Language) is an Islamic holiday celebrated by the Muslims in the Philippines and other parts of the world. Eid al-Fitr is declared a national holiday in the Philippines and is held on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is a celebration marking the end of Ramadan, Muslims’ month of religious dawn-to-sunset prayer and fasting.
Origin
How is the date of Eid al-Fitr determined?
Besides the fact that lunar Islamic calendar is different from the solar based Gregorian calendar, Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Therefore, each country which observes Eid al-Fitr may have a different date of observance.
When did Eid al-Fitr become a holiday in the Philippines?
Although Muslim Filipinos is only comprised of around 6% of the total population, the country declared Eid al-Fitr as a regular holiday in honor of the nation’s Islamic heritage. It was officially celebrated as a national holiday beginning on year 2002, during Arroyo’s Presidency.
Eid al-Fitr Traditions in the Philippines
For the Muslim Filipinos, Eid al-Fitr is a day for special prayers, giving donations, and hosting large feasts to be enjoyed by families and friends alike.
Special Prayers
Like Muslims in other countries, Filipino Muslims also celebrate Eid al-Fitr by visiting the mosques closest to their residences. Mosque refers to the place of worship for the Muslims. They gather together with the other faithful to listen to khutbah (sermon) and offer prayers. The prayers offered are called Eid prayers, or also known as ‘Salat al-Eid’, a special prayer only offered during the occurrence of two Islamic festivals – Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These prayers are traditionally conducted in large congregations and have been part of the Muslim traditions for a long time.
Giving Donations
It is also customary for the Muslim Filipinos to give donations called zakat al-Fitr during Eid al-Fitr. Zakat al-Fitr is a charity that privileged Muslims traditionally hand out to the needy. It could be in the form of food or money.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2027 | March 09 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2028 | February 26 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2029 | February 14 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2030 | February 04 | Monday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2024 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 |
| Rizal Day | December 30, 2024 |
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