✦ Island-wide · Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan festival)
The festival that ends the fasting month of Ramadan — prayers, family visits and festive food in Sri Lanka’s Muslim communities.
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Overview
Eid al-Fitr, known in Sri Lanka as the Ramazan festival, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is a public holiday, celebrated with special prayers at mosques, new clothes, family visits and shared meals.
Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and moves about 11 days earlier each year, so check the date for your travel year.
Highlights
- Eid prayers at mosques
- Festive food and family visits
Good to know
- Dress modestly when visiting mosques; ask before taking photos
References / Sources
- Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau: https://www.srilanka.travel
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