Muslims worldwide await the crescent moon sighting to determine the official Eid-ul-Fitr date
Millions of Muslims across India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bangladesh, and other nations are preparing for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. The official date will be confirmed based on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on March 30, 2025. If visible, Eid will be celebrated on March 31, but if not, the festival will be observed on April 1, reported india.com.
Lunar Calendar Decides Eid Date
The Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle, making the moon sighting crucial in determining the beginning of Shawwal, the month that starts with Eid-ul-Fitr. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, the US, the UK, France, and Germany will monitor the moon’s appearance on March 29, 2025—the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH.
Following the maghrib prayers, the Saudi Supreme Court and moon sighting committees worldwide will officially announce whether the crescent moon has been spotted.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays Across the World
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Saudi Arabia: A four-day public holiday from March 30 to April 2, with work resuming on April 3.
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UAE: A three-day holiday from Shawwal 1 to 3, with an extra day off if Ramadan lasts 30 days.
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Kuwait: Flexible holiday plans—three days off if Eid falls on March 30, but an extended nine-day break if it falls on March 31.
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Other GCC countries, including Qatar and Bahrain: Holidays ranging from three to six days.
The final confirmation of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will depend on the visibility of the moon on March 30 or 31, influencing celebration dates across different regions.
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