In Germany, what name for Eid al-Fitr means 'Sugar Festival'?

In Germany, Eid al-Fitr is commonly called Zuckerfest, a name meaning “Sugar Festival.”

The German term is closely connected to the Turkish expression Şeker Bayramı, literally “Sugar Feast” or “Sugar Festival.” Turkish immigration has had a major influence on the language and customs surrounding Eid in Germany, where Turkish-origin communities form a large part of the country’s Muslim population.

Zuckerfest does not mean that Eid is only a celebration of sweets. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and typically includes communal prayer, family visits, gifts, charity and festive meals. Sweets are prominent because hospitality and celebratory food are central to the occasion.

Eid al-Fitr is not a nationwide public holiday in Germany. However, schoolchildren may often be excused from classes, and some employers accommodate Muslim staff. The term Ramadanfest is also used, but Zuckerfest remains the especially familiar colloquial name in many German contexts.