About Shawwal
Shawwal (شَوَّال) is the tenth month of the Hijri calendar. Its name means “Raised / lifted.” The tenth month. Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast, falls on 1 Shawwal.
Like every Hijri month it has 29 or 30 days, determined in the Umm al-Qura calendar by the official tables and in the tabular calendar by a fixed arithmetic rule. Because the lunar month depends on the sighting of the new crescent, the exact first day can differ by a day from the calculated date. Our guide on Umm al-Qura, tabular and moon-sighting calendars sets out how far apart the three methods actually land.
Dates in Shawwal
- Eid al-Fitr - 1 Shawwal. The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shawwal?
Shawwal (شَوَّال) is the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. Its name means "Raised / lifted". The tenth month. Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast, falls on 1 Shawwal.
How many days does Shawwal have?
Like every Hijri month, Shawwal has 29 or 30 days. In the Umm al-Qura calendar the length comes from the official published tables; in the tabular calendar it follows a fixed arithmetic rule.
When does Shawwal begin?
Shawwal begins on a different Gregorian date each year because the Hijri year is about eleven days shorter. In 1446 AH, 1 Shawwal began on 30 March 2025 in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The exact first day can differ by a day from the local moon sighting.
Which Islamic dates fall in Shawwal?
Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal.