Asian Geographic - 01.01.2018

WHEN
In 2018, June 14 (Eid al-Fitr) and August 21
(Eid al-Adha); Eid is determined by the moon,
so these dates are estimates

WHERE
Eid is celebrated in Muslim communities all
over the world

HOW
You may want to avoid booking your trip
during Ramadan, as in the Gulf states,
many attractions are closed, and eating and
drinking in public is forbidden – even for non-
Muslims. However, the time of breaking fast –
Iftar – is something of a “mini Eid” as families
gather for evening festivities after sunset

DOS AND DON’TS

• Do acquaint yourself with the holiday
  phrases. The Arabic greeting is Eid Mubarak
  (“Blessed Eid”); other countries have their
  own greetings in the local language


• Don’t hold back on the delicious feasts –
  it is forbidden to fast on the day of Eid

EXPERIENCE
EID AL-FITR

Kuwait

Bahrain Qatar UAE

Oman

Saudi Arabia

THE ARABIAN GULF

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