Eid ul Fitr Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Australia & More
The Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations have a starting date with the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudia Arabia, UAE, Australia, and other countries.
According to The Hindustan Times, the sighting of the Eid moon "is a practice that dates back centuries," with Muslim communities throughout the world "traditionally observing the sky with the naked eye or using telescopes."
When the crescent moon is confirmed, the news "spreads rapidly" and sets off "waves of excitement as families prepare for the festivities," the site reported, adding that methods for observing the mood can vary.
According to NDTV, Eid-ul-Fitr is "the joyous celebration that marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to dusk."
In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr "will fall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Saudi Royal Court announced after the crescent moon was spotted at Sudair and Tamir observatories in the Kingdom," according to Al Arabiya News.
The UAE and Qatar "have also confirmed Sunday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan," that site reported.
According to Gulf News, The Australian Fatwa Council consulted "astronomical observatories and scientific institutions specializing in crescent sighting."
The council "confirmed that the Shawwal crescent will be born on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 9:57 PM Sydney time (AEST) and 6:57 PM Perth time (AWST)—both occurring after sunset."
The site noted, "Since the new moon will not be visible before sunset, Shawwal cannot begin on that day."
The Shawwal Crescent Sighting Committee, part of @fatwauae, will observe the crescent on Saturday evening, 29 March 2025 (29 Ramadan 1446 AH), at Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, using five AI-powered observatories and drones to document the sighting with the highest global standards. pic.twitter.com/085o24xch8
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 28, 2025
Oman and Iran "said that Eid al-Fitr would start on Monday, March 31, 2025," noted Al Arabiya News.