End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) 2025
Date: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Brunei Public Holidays
Description
End of Ramadan, called Eid al Fitr or Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Brunei, is a joyful festival to celebrate the end of the month of fasting. Families give thanks and celebrate together.
The exact day changes each year because it depends on the sighting of the new moon. In Brunei the government announces the holiday after the moon is seen. Schools, banks, and offices close so people can celebrate.
People start the day with a special prayer at the mosque. They wear new clothes, visit relatives, share big meals, and give charity called zakat fitrah to help the poor.
The holiday is important because it marks spiritual renewal, gratitude, forgiveness, and family unity.
Traditions
Eid al Fitr in Brunei begins with a special morning prayer at mosques or open fields. Families wear new or best clothes and greet one another with smiles and hugs. Children often receive duit raya, small money gifts.
Homes are cleaned and decorated. People cook shared dishes like ketupat, rendang, curries and sweet kuih. Neighbors visit each other for open houses where many plates are offered and guests eat together.
Zakat fitrah and charity are given to help the poor before Eid prayers. Visiting graves to pray for ancestors is common. Scenes are peaceful and family focused across the country.
Coastal Kampong Ayer villages keep boat visits and traditional songs while inland areas hold larger mosque gatherings. Overall celebrations stay similar but local flavor appears in food and music.
Travel Tips
Eid al Fitr in Brunei means many shops, banks, and government offices close for a few days. Expect crowded roads and packed mosques during morning prayers. Public transport may be busy and some tourist sites may have reduced hours.
Enjoy the holiday by dressing modestly and joining public celebrations respectfully. Try local festive foods from markets, watch cultural performances, and visit early to avoid crowds. Keep valuables safe, carry water, and plan transport in advance to travel smoothly during peak times.