Eid ul Fitr 2025: When is Eid, March 31 or April 1? As the holy month of Ramadan approaches its final stage, the curiosity among Muslims around the world to know the answer to this question is increasing. According to the Islamic calendar, dates will be determined by the moon. This means that the official confirmation of when Eid will be celebrated will only come after the moon is sighted. However, a major question remains whether Muslims in India and South Asian countries will celebrate Eid after sighting the moon or follow the dates set by Saudi Arabia or other Muslim countries.
A large number of Muslims wait for Saudi Arabia’s announcement for Eid, which is home to the holiest sites of Islam, Mecca and Medina. However, critics have accused Saudi Arabia of showing false sightings of the moon. This is because Saudi Arabia announces Eid on days when scientists and astronomers insist that it is impossible to see it. This raises the question of whether Saudi Arabia makes a false announcement about sighting the moon.
Astronomers in Saudi Arabia predicted on Thursday, March 27, that the moon of Shawwal will be visible on the evening of Saturday, March 29. This means that Eid in Saudi Arabia is likely to be on March 30. According to Arab media, the new moon in Saudi Arabia is expected to be visible at 2 PM on March 29, and will likely be visible for up to 8 minutes after sunset. However, astronomers say that seeing the moon on Saturday will be impossible. It will also be difficult even with a telescope.
Night of the moon is the observance on the eve of the festival of Eid ul Fitr. It can also mean a night with a new moon for the new Islamic month Shawwal. It is a time of celebration when families and friends gather in open areas at the end of the last day of Ramadan to spot the new moon, which signals the arrival of the Islamic month of Shawwal and the day of Eid.
Once the moon is sighted, people wish each other Eid Mubarak.
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