Date Eid al-Fitr in Canada 2019

Eid al-Fitr in canada 2019 is on Wednesday, the 5th of June 2019

Note that in the Muslim calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the sunset of Tuesday, the 4th of June.

Although Eid al-Fitr is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year, since the Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar and the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar. This difference means Eid al-Fitr moves in the Gregorian calendar approximately 11 days every year. The date of Eid al-Fitr may also vary from country to country depending on whether the moon has been sighted or not.

The dates provided here are based on the dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Note that these dates are based on astronomical calculations to affirm each date, and not on the actual sighting of the moon with the naked eyes. This approach is accepted by many, but is still being hotly debated.

Celebration\ Observance

This day is celebrating the the end of the 29 to 30 days of fasting for the month of Ramadan. Often celebrated outdoors in a large space or inside a big hall or mosque Muslims will pray and later prepare a special feast to give thanks and praise to God. Eid al-Fitr is not a federal national holiday but rather an observance to mark the end of the month of Ramadan and celebrate with a feast to praise god.

History

The tradition of Eid al-Fitr was originated out of festivals in Madinah after the migration of the prophet Muhammad from Mecca. This day has many different names including Feast of Breaking the Fast, Sugar Feast, Bayram and the Sweet Festival.

Eid around the world

Indonesia

In Indonesia, Eid al-Fitr is commonly known as Lebaran. To mark Lebaran, every employee is enititled to a legally mandated salary bonus known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR).

Pakistan

A special treat associated with this festival in Pakistan is Sheer Korma, which is pasta cooked in milk and sugar, and sprinkled with almonds, pistachios, and dates. This dish is served on the morning of Eid after the Eid prayer as breakfast, and throughout the day to any visiting guests. In Pakistan, holidays usually last for three days.

Turkey

In Turkey, Eid is known as Ramazan Feast and is usually a three day holiday. The first day of Eid al-Fitr is called the Candy Festival (Seker Bayrami) as the tradition is to give children sweets or money wrapped in handkerchiefs.