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Shawwal

Shawwal

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The tenth month of the Islamic calendar after Ramadan and before Dhu al-Qi'dah
  • noun
: Shawwal
  • Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in Shawwal.

Examples

  • Many Muslims begin voluntary fasting in Shawwal after completing Ramadan.

  • The month of Shawwal is significant in Islamic traditions and commemorations.

  • Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan.

  • The month of Shawwal follows Ramadan.

  • The first day of Shawwal is known as Eid al-Fitr, a major celebration in the Islamic calendar.

  • Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan with feasts on the first of Shawwal.

  • Fasting is not required during Shawwal, but many choose to fast six additional days.

Surface Forms

Shawwal singular
Shawwals plural

Etymology

The word Shawwal is the name of the tenth month in the Islamic calendar and comes from Arabic, from a root sh‑w‑l that is thought to mean 'to raise' or 'to lift'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Shawwal as the month that 'lifts' the joy after the fasting of Ramadan, which is why it comes right after Ramadan and begins with Eid al-Fitr.