With Ramadan nearing its end, the anticipation around Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 is growing, as the festival date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Expected Date in India
Ramadan, the most sacred month of Islam, started on March 2, 2025 (Sunday) in India after the crescent moon sighting on March 1 (Saturday). Muslims keep Roza (fasting) for 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar, and then celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
As per the Central Government’s calendar of holidays, Eid 2025 is going to fall on March 31 (Monday) as per calendars. The official date of Eid will be confirmed depending on when the crescent moon will appear.
Eid Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia & UAE
South Asian countries, such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, have historically begin Ramadan a day later than those in the Middle East. These nations will seek the crescent on March 30, 2025, which is equivalent to Ramadan 29, 1446 AH.
- If the crescent appears on March 30, Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on March 31, 2025 (Monday).
- If crescent is not sighted, Ramadan will end on the 30th day, and Eid will fall on April 1, 2025 (Tuesday).
Ramadan began on March 1, 2025, in Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK, Egypt, Turkey, and other Western & Middle Eastern nations. Thus, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 30 or March 31, as the moon is visible.
Eid Holidays in UAE and Other Gulf Countries
The UAE government has formally announced the Eid holiday dates. The UAE Moon Sighting Committee will start searching for the crescent on March 29, 2025.
- If the crescent can be seen on March 29, Eid holidays will be celebrated on March 30, 31, and April 1.
- If Ramadan is 30 days long, the holiday will be on April 2, 2025 (Wednesday).
Why Is the Crescent Moon Significant for Eid?
The Islamic calendar is lunisolar, so the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr is based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
- If the moon is sighted on March 30, Eid will be on March 31.
- If the moon is sighted on March 31, Eid will be on April 1.
While millions are waiting for Eid 2025, the sighting of the moon will be instrumental in fixing the festival date across the globe. source business-standard.com
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