Eid al-Fitr 2025 on March 31, Holiday in India: Date, Importance, Traditions, and Celebrations
24 Mar, 2025 12:22 IST|Sakshi Post
Eid al-Fitr, one of the most significant festivals in Islam, marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting. This joyous occasion is a time for faith, gratitude, and community, bringing Muslims together to celebrate after a month of spiritual discipline.
When is Eid al-Fitr in 2025?
The festival of Eid al-Fitr is observed on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Since Islamic months are based on the sighting of the crescent moon, the exact date of Eid varies each year.
As per the Indian government's official holiday calendar, Eid al-Fitr in 2025 will be observed as a gazetted holiday on Monday, March 31. However, depending on moon sighting, the festival may also be celebrated on Sunday, March 30 in some regions.
Why is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated?
Eid al-Fitr, meaning "Festival of Breaking the Fast," marks the end of a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Ramadan is observed as an act of devotion, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, engage in charity, and focus on spiritual growth. Eid serves as a time to rejoice, express gratitude to Allah, and strengthen bonds with loved ones.
Traditions and Celebrations
On the morning of Eid, Muslims begin the day with special prayers at mosques, often wearing new or special attire. It is a tradition to recite the Takbeer (a short prayer) before heading to the mosque and to eat something sweet—typically dates—before beginning the prayers.
The spirit of Eid revolves around generosity, family, and togetherness. Families and friends come together to share festive meals, exchange greetings, and distribute gifts. A common tradition is giving children "Eidi," a token of love in the form of money or presents. The customary greeting exchanged during the celebration is "Eid Mubarak," meaning "Blessed Eid."
As Eid approaches, the anticipation and excitement among communities worldwide continue to build, making it a time of immense joy, unity, and gratitude.
