🌙 Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr 2026
Date, Eid prayer guide, Zakat al-Fitr, Takbeer and everything you need for Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH.
Expected date (subject to moon sighting)
Monday, 20 April 2026
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · End of Ramadan
Some countries may observe Eid on Sunday 19 April 2026
Key Dates — End of Ramadan 1447
Moon sighting — determines if Eid is on the 19th or 20th
~18 Apr 2026 · 29 Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr — celebration of breaking the Ramadan fast
~19–20 Apr 2026 · 1 Shawwal 1447
Expected Eid date for most countries (subject to moon sighting)
20 Apr 2026 · 1 Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr Prayer Guide
Eid al-Fitr prayer (Salat al-Eid) is performed in congregation after sunrise — ideally about 15–20 minutes after sunrise. It is Wajib (obligatory) for men according to the Hanafi school, and Sunnah Mu'akkadah (strongly recommended) in other schools. It is performed in an open ground (musalla) or mosque.
Structure of Eid Prayer (Hanafi)
1st Rakat
- Opening Takbir (Takbir al-Ihram)
- 3 additional Takbeers (hands raised each time, lowered between them)
- Silently recite Thana after opening Takbir
- Recite Al-Fatiha + another Surah (e.g. Surah Al-A'la)
- Ruku, Sujud as normal
2nd Rakat
- Recite Al-Fatiha + another Surah (e.g. Surah Al-Ghashiyah)
- 3 additional Takbeers before going to Ruku
- Ruku, Sujud as normal
- Final Tashahud and Tasleem
Zakat al-Fitr — Obligatory Eid Charity
Zakat al-Fitr (also called Sadaqat al-Fitr or Fitrana) is an obligatory charity payable by every Muslim on behalf of themselves and their dependants before the Eid prayer. It must be paid before the Eid prayer to count as Zakat al-Fitr; given after, it counts as regular sadaqah.
Amount
2.5 kg of staple food (wheat, rice, dates, barley, raisins) or its cash equivalent per person
Who must pay
Every Muslim who has food beyond their needs for that day and night — for themselves and all dependants (children, elderly parents, servants)
Deadline
Must be given before the Eid prayer on 1 Shawwal. Best: give during the last days of Ramadan so recipients can use it for Eid
Takbeer al-Eid
The Takbeer is recited from the night before Eid (after the last Maghrib of Ramadan) until the Imam begins the Eid prayer.
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.
Eid Greeting & Dua
Greeting: "Eid Mubarak"
The most common Eid greeting worldwide — meaning "Blessed Eid." Appropriate in any language.
Prophetic greeting:
"Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum"
May Allah accept from us and from you. Response: "Taqabbal wa minka" (And from you too).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected on Monday 20 April 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 AH), subject to moon sighting. Some countries may observe it on Sunday 19 April 2026. The exact date is confirmed by the sighting of the new crescent moon at the end of Ramadan.
How many rakats is Eid al-Fitr prayer?
Eid prayer consists of 2 rakats with additional Takbeers. In the first rakat: the opening Takbir plus 3 additional Takbeers (Hanafi), or 7 additional Takbeers (Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali) before Surah Al-Fatiha. In the second rakat: 3 additional Takbeers (Hanafi) or 5 (Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali) before Al-Fatiha. Followed by 2 Khutbahs after the prayer.
What is Zakat al-Fitr and when must it be paid?
Zakat al-Fitr (Sadaqat al-Fitr) is an obligatory charity that must be paid before the Eid prayer on 1 Shawwal. It is due on behalf of every Muslim — man, woman, child and dependent — in the household. The amount is approximately 2.5 kg of the staple food of one's country, or its cash equivalent. It must be given before the Eid prayer to be valid as Zakat al-Fitr; if paid after, it counts only as regular sadaqah.
What is the Takbeer of Eid?
The Takbeer al-Eid is: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd' (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise). It is recited from the night before Eid until the Imam begins the Eid prayer.
What is the dua for Eid (Eid Mubarak greeting)?
Muslims greet each other on Eid with 'Eid Mubarak' (Blessed Eid) or the traditional dua: 'Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum' (May Allah accept from us and from you). The response is 'Taqabbal wa minka' or 'Ameen.' The Companions of the Prophet ﷺ would say this dua to each other on Eid days.
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