Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 on March 30 or March 31? Check date, moon sighting details for India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, UK, US
The holy month of Ramadan is about to culminate and energies are running high to decide on the date of Eid-ul-Fitr. The concluding of the Islamic calendar is celebrated by one of the most auspicious festivals. This is determined post the crescent moon sighting.
The month of Ramadan or Ramzan commenced on March 2 (Sunday) in India after the moon was sighted on Saturday. This month is a time for penance, redemption, embrace gratitude, practise kindness, empathy and cherish the bonds. Devotees observe a month long fast where they eat before the sunrise called Sehri and break the fast post dawn called as Iftar.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting
This year Eid is expected to be celebrated n March 30 or March 31 in correspondence to the Ramadan 1446 AH, moonsighting. South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh usually celebrated and commence the Ramadan a dat later it begins in Middle East and other Western Nations. This also marks the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 31 if the crescent moon is sighted on the eve on March 30 post the maghrib partyers, On the other hand, Ramadan will last 30 days if the crescent or new moon is visible, delaying Eid until April 1, 2025.
A three day holiday has been announced in United Arab Emirates from Shawwal 1 to 3. Three-day holiday if Eid is on March 30 and an extended nine-day break if it falls on March 31. In Saudi Arabia there is a four-day break from March 30 to April 2, with work resuming on April 3. Private sector employees may enjoy a six-day holiday if combined with the weekend.
However, if the moon remains unseen, Ramadan will complete 30 days, and Eid will be observed on March 31, 2025.
