Eid al-Fitr 2025 Expected Date and Holiday Details Across the Region

The Qatar Calendar House forecasts that March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Various countries in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, have outlined holiday plans for the occasion, which depend on the lunar sighting of the Crescent moon to finalize the official dates.

The Qatar Calendar House has predicted that March 30, 2025, will likely mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr, based on astronomical calculations. According to Executive Director Faisal Al Ansari, the crescent moon signaling the beginning of Shawwal will appear on the evening of March 29, at 1:58 PM Doha time. The official confirmation will be determined by the Crescent Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has declared a paid holiday for private sector employees from March 30 to April 1, 2025. Should Ramadan conclude on the 30th day, the holiday may extend to April 2. For the federal government sector, the Eid holiday is scheduled from the 1st to 3rd of Shawwal 1446 AH, with operations resuming on the 4th.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources announced a four-day holiday for both private and non-profit sectors from March 30 to April 2, with employees returning to work on April 3. This holiday, combined with the weekend, results in a six-day break for private sector workers.

In Kuwait, if Eid al-Fitr is observed on March 30, the public sector will close for three days, resuming on April 2. However, should Eid begin on March 31, there would be a holiday from March 30 to April 5, leading to a nine-day break when including the weekends.

The official date for Eid al-Fitr 2025 remains pending, hinging on moon sightings. The Islamic calendar is lunar-based, and the sighting of the moon signifies the conclusion of Ramadan. The UAE’s moon-sighting committee is anticipated to announce the date prior to Ramadan’s conclusion. If Ramadan has 30 days, the last day will also be considered a public holiday, leading to an extended break.

In conclusion, March 30, 2025, is anticipated to be the first day of Eid al-Fitr based on astrological observations, with varying holiday schedules across Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait depending on the moon sighting. The final date and the subsequent public holidays will be confirmed by local authorities closer to the end of Ramadan, highlighting the importance of lunar observations in determining this significant period.

Original Source: economymiddleeast.com