History of Eid al-Fitr in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2025

Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Celebrated globally by Muslims, it falls on the first day of Shawwal, the Islamic calendar's tenth month. The exact Gregorian date varies annually depending on the sighting of the new moon by local religious authorities. Also known as the 'First Eid' or 'Lesser Eid', this holiday signifies the completion of a period of spiritual reflection and discipline. Celebrations often include special prayers, festive meals, and charitable activities.

1962: Eid al-Fitr becomes a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago

In 1962, Eid al-Fitr was declared a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.

1977: Eid al-Fitr proclaimed a legal holiday in the Philippines

In 1977, Eid al-Fitr was proclaimed a legal holiday for Muslim Filipinos by Presidential Decree No. 1083.

2000: Second Eid in the same Gregorian Calendar year

In 2000 CE, there was a second Eid in the last ten days of the same Gregorian calendar year, because the Eid fell in the first ten days of that Gregorian calendar year.

2001: USPS issues first Eid postage stamp

In 2001, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued its first Eid postage stamp, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.

2002: USPS issues Eid postage stamps

In 2002, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued Eid postage stamps, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.

2002: Eid al-Fitr upgraded to a national holiday in the Philippines

In 2002, the legal holiday status of Eid al-Fitr for Muslim Filipinos was upgraded to a public national holiday by Republic Act No. 9177.

2006: USPS issues Eid postage stamps

In 2006, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued Eid postage stamps, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.

2009: USPS issues Eid postage stamps

In 2009, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued Eid postage stamps, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.

2011: USPS issues Eid postage stamps

In 2011, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued Eid postage stamps, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.

2013: USPS issues Eid postage stamps

In 2013, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued Eid postage stamps, honoring Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The work was designed by Mohamed Zakariya.