End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) 2025
Date: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Djibouti Public Holidays
Description
End of Ramadan, called Eid al Fitr, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of a month of fasting and spiritual focus. It is a joyful time for people to give thanks and feel renewed in faith.
The exact day changes each year because it follows the Islamic lunar calendar. The holiday begins when the new moon is sighted, so the date moves about ten or eleven days earlier every year compared with the solar calendar.
In Djibouti Eid al Fitr is a public holiday observed across the country. Many people take time off work and schools close so families and communities can observe the day together in ways that matter to them.
The holiday is important because it celebrates spiritual growth, thankfulness, and social bonds. It reminds people to help others, seek forgiveness, and strengthen family and community ties in a country where Islam is central to everyday life.
Traditions
Homes are cleaned and decorated, and people wear new or their best clothes. Early morning communal prayers at mosques and open grounds bring neighbors together. Henna is sometimes applied on hands and women gather to prepare festive meals.
Families cook rich dishes like rice and meat stews, flat breads or lahoh, sambusas filled with meat or lentils, dates and sweet tea. Large shared feasts invite relatives and neighbors to eat together. Children receive small gifts or money and run between homes.
Giving Zakat al Fitr and assisting poorer neighbors is important. Visiting elders, exchanging greetings and forgiveness, and singing or reciting poems outdoors keep villages and neighborhoods lively throughout the day.
Travel Tips
Many banks, government offices and some shops close or have shorter hours during Eid. Plan paperwork and cash needs before the holiday and book hotels and transport early because ferries and flights can fill up fast.
Expect busy roads and crowded markets during morning and evening travel times. Carry water, protect yourself from the sun and keep valuables safe in busy places. Use official taxis or hotel transfers to avoid confusion.
Join community events and public celebrations in safe areas. Be polite and follow local rules to enjoy the holiday respectfully and meaningfully.