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The overlapping of the dates is an unfortunate co-incidence; Ramadan is dictated by the lunar calendar and moves forward every year.
Islamic countries do not celebrate Eid as a public holiday so many tend to celebrate on the weekend after the feast – meaning today would be the usual date for celebrations.
Given the anniversary of the Islamic terrorist attacks, however, many have decided to delay their celebrations until tomorrow.
Thankfully for many of the Muslim community, the anniversary and Eid will not overlap again for another 33 years.
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