Eid al-Fitr 2025 Moon Announcement and Celebrations

Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UK are set to observe the crescent moon on March 30, 2025, to determine Eid al-Fitr’s date. If sighted, Eid will be celebrated on March 31; if not, the celebration will occur on April 1. Saudi Arabia has already confirmed Eid on March 30, while other nations follow suit or adjust accordingly.

On March 30, 2025, Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom will gather to sight the crescent moon, marking Eid al-Fitr. Central Moon Sighting Committees, known as Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal, have arranged to monitor the new moon’s visibility, which will determine the first day of Eid al Fitr for the region. Special meetings of these committees will take place after Maghrib to assess any sightings of the Shawwal moon.

Appeals for moon sighting have been made by various Hilal Committees in major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Karachi, and Lahore. Additionally, Wifaqul Ulama UK and Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura have requested their respective communities to observe the moon this Sunday. The expected announcements concerning the moon sighting outcomes will be made shortly after the Maghrib prayers on the same evening.

If the crescent moon is sighted, Eid will be celebrated on March 31, 2025; if not, the first day of Eid will be on April 1, 2025. The Islamic calendar follows a lunar system, prompting this moon sighting procedure, as a new month begins with the sighting of the moon on the 29th day. This year, Saudi Arabia has confirmed March 30, 2025, as the day of Eid, after successfully sighting the moon on March 29.

Other countries, including the UAE, Qatar, and various Arab states, will also celebrate Eid al Fitr on this date, while North American Muslims will celebrate Eid on March 31. However, Oman has prepared to observe Eid on the following day, March 31, 2025. For the latest updates on Eid celebrations, individuals may follow ummid.com on WhatsApp.

In summary, the sighting of the Shawwal moon on March 30, 2025, will determine the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in several countries. Should the crescent be visible, Eid will be observed on March 31, while its absence will delay the festivities until April 1. The confirmation of moon sightings by various Islamic authorities underscores the significance of this lunar tradition in marking religious observances across regions.

Original Source: ummid.com