People wish each other on this fruitful day and say “Kochnai Akhtar” and "Eidet Mobarak Roza wa Namazet Qabool Dakhel Hajiha wa Ghaziha" to greet each other. Houses are thoroughly cleaned, decorated with lights, new clothes are bought and delicious meals and desserts are prepared. Some of the popular delicacies prepared on this day include Jelabi, Bolani, Cake wa Kolcha and much more. Eidi is offered to kids as a gift and a blessing.
Is Eid al-Fitr Holiday a Public Holiday in Afghanistan?
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2023. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | 5 June | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | 25 May | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | 14 May | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | 4 May | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | 23 April | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | 11 April | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | 1 April | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |