Islamic Festival · Festivals & Events
Eid al-Fitr
Ethiopia’s Muslim communities celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers, hospitality and charity.
- Best Time
- Date follows the lunar calendar
- Suggested Stay
- 1 to 3 days
- Altitude
- Nationwide
- Region
- Festivals & Events
Why We Go
Communal prayers and family feasts marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr begins on the first day of Shawwal, after the sighting of the new moon. It opens with communal prayers, followed by visits to family and friends, festive meals, gifts and charity for those in need.
In Addis Ababa, huge crowds gather in white for morning prayers, while Harar, the historic centre of Islam in Ethiopia, celebrates with particular devotion.
Highlights
- Mass prayers in Addis Ababa’s stadium and squares
- Celebrations in Harar, Dire Dawa and Jimma
- Visits between family and friends
- Traditional food and generous hospitality
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