Published on May 23, 2021
Eid Al Fitr 2021 in India : This year, the calendar lists Eid ul-Fitr on 12 May, Wednesday. Generally, the Islamic community in India and Pakistan celebrates the festival a day later than in Saudi Arabia. Thus, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on 13 May, Thursday in India.
Eid ul-Fitr means the occasion of breaking the fast. The Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, commonly known as the lunar cycle. As a result, the Holy month of Ramadan falls approximately 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
The Ramadan start date for 2021 is expected to begin on Monday 12th April 2021, following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. Lasting for 30 days, Ramadan will end on Tuesday 11th May 2021, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr starting on Wednesday 12th May 2021 or Thursday 13th May 2021.
When Does Ramadan Start : Monday 12th April 2021
How Long is Ramadan : 30 days
When Does Ramadan End : Tuesday 11th May 2021
When Is Laylat al-Qadr : On or around Saturday 8th May 2021
When Does Eid al-Fitr Start : Wednesday 12th May 2021
1. Eid Mubarak! Seize the moment and be happy. Because, very little is needed to make a happy life, it’s all within yourself and your way of thinking. Wishing you the best today and always.
2. Here is wishing that the blessing of Allah may light up your way and lead you to eternal happiness, success, and peace.
3. There’s no greater blessing than that of Allah. There’s no greater happiness than that of attaining pure Bliss. Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
4. May God give you the happiness of heaven above. Happy Eid Mubarak To You All.
5. May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends & may it fill your heart with wonders. Eid Mubarak
6. Tamanna aapki sab puri ho jaye,
Ho apka muqaddar itna roshan ki,
Ameen kahne se pahle hi aapki har dua Kabool ho jaye
7. May the light of the moon fall directly on you and Allah bless you with everything you desire today. Happy Eid!
8. I hope this Eid opens your mind and soul to love and faith towards Allah.Eid Mubarak!
9. Wishing you and your family a very happy Eid! Eid Mubarak!
10. Eid is a beautiful occasion, to pray, to smile, to love and to share. Have enough blessings from Allah as you prepare to bring your soul and those of your friends back to the ways of light.
11. May this Eid bring joy and love to your heart and create all the opportunities of success for you! Eid Mubarak!
12. I pray to Allah that he answers all your prayer and give you the strength to fulfill your dreams. May this EID bring joy in your heart!
13. On This Holy Festive, wishing you a day filled with lots of laughter and happy moments. Eid Mubarak! From my family to yours!
14. Brothers and sisters, friends and family, Eid Mubarak to you all. From the bottom of my heart, I pray that the Almighty makes our lives beautiful and our struggles meaningful.
15. Sending you warm wishes on "EID-UL-Fitr" And wishing that, it brings your way ever joys and happiness. Remember me in your prayers.
Sawm is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and the Arabic word for ‘fasting’. Although fasting occurs elsewhere in the Islamic calendar, it is primarily associated with the month of Ramadan for the month-long fast. Fasting is a key part of Ramadan and all those of able body and sound mind should fast during this Holy time. Sawm takes place every day from sunrise to sunset and our Ramadan timetable of daylight hours makes it easier to prepare. It is essential to familiarise yourself with the fasting times as anyone who is still eating their suhoor (pre-dawn meal), at the completion of the Fajr (call to prayer) is disqualified from that day’s fast.
The sunset and the start of Maghrib prayers mark the end of the day's fast. It is traditional to break the fast by eating dates, a proven healthy snack, before iftar (evening meal) which is normally eaten with friends and family.
Eid al-Fitr meaning ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’, is the important holiday that follows the month of Ramadan. Celebrated for up to three days, Eid al-Fitr does not begin until the sighting of the moon although is expected to start on Wednesday 12th May or Thursday 13th May 2021. It is a time for great feasts, the giving of gifts to children and spending time with those dearest to you. Check with your local mosque for confirmation of dates and any community activities that are taking place near you.
Before the end of Ramadan and the special Eid al-Fitr prayer, all Muslims should make Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable contribution traditionally of a staple food item. Intended to help those less fortunate to enjoy the celebration of Eid al-Fitr with their friends and loved ones, you can donate Zakat al-Fitr through Muslim Aid and we will distribute food items to those most in need.
You can donate Zakat al-Fitr anytime throughout the month, however, like Zakat, many people choose to make their donation on Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) which falls in the last 10 days of Ramadan. The Night of Power is a special time, in which rewards are multiplied.
