All eyes are now on the crescent moon of Shawwal, which will decide the Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 date
March 29, 2025: As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, all eyes are now on the crescent moon of Shawwal, which will decide the Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 date. In India, Eid is expected to be observed on Sunday, March 31 — if the moon is sighted on the evening of March 30. Otherwise, Eid will be on Monday, April 1.
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📍 Key Moon Sighting Dates by Region
- Saudi Arabia & UAE: Moon sighting expected March 29 (Saturday) → Eid may be celebrated on March 30
- US, UK, France, Germany: Follow Saudi announcement → Likely Eid on March 30
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan: Moon sighting on March 30 (Sunday evening) → Eid likely on March 31 or April 1
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📅 India’s Eid-ul-Fitr Forecast
- Ramadan started: March 2, 2025
- Moon sighting for Shawwal: Evening of March 30, 2025
- Likely Eid date: March 31, 2025 (Sunday)
(If moon is not sighted, then Eid will be on April 1)
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🌟 Why Moon Sighting Matters
Eid al-Fitr marks the 1st day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The beginning of this month is determined by sighting the new crescent moon (hilal), making it a day-to-day observation rather than a fixed date.
📖 Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr
- Celebrates the end of 30 days of fasting and spiritual discipline during Ramadan
- Time for charity (Zakat al-Fitr), prayer, family gatherings, and feasting
- One of the most joyous festivals in Islam, celebrated with new clothes, Eid prayers, and exchanging sweets and gifts