Eid ul Fitr Celebrations Across the Globe: A Faithful Observance

Eid ul Fitr prayers were held on Sunday in various countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and others. The festival signifies the end of Ramadan, with the crescent moon sighting determining the date. Several nations will celebrate Eid on Monday following non-sightings; Pakistan’s Bohra community is observing the festival today, with congregational prayers held across regions.

Eid ul Fitr prayers were observed worldwide on Sunday as Muslims celebrated this significant festival with great enthusiasm, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Other countries joining the celebration include Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Saturday.

Eid ul Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and its timing is contingent upon the sighting of the crescent moon, consistent with the lunar calendar. In North America, Muslims in the United States and Canada are also celebrating Eid ul Fitr today, although some mosques will confirm the date following the moon sighting.

In Pakistan, the Bohra community has commenced Eid celebrations with congregational prayers in various areas, including Karachi. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is expected to meet this evening to determine the moon’s visibility regarding Eid ul Fitr for Monday. Afghan refugees in Pakistan are also partaking in Eid celebrations.

Several countries have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr will occur on Monday, March 31, 2025, as the crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday evening. These nations include Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia, relying on astronomical calculations and local moon sighting reports.

The National Moon Sighting Committee in Bangladesh confirmed the non-sighting of the crescent moon, resulting in Sunday being the 30th day of Ramadan. Iraq will celebrate Eid on Monday, although various groups in the country held prayers on Sunday. Indonesia also designated Monday as the first day of Eid after the moon was not observed. India expects to spot the moon on Sunday, likely celebrating Eid on Monday, while Malaysia’s International Astronomy Centre confirmed visibility, placing Eid on March 31. Brunei and the Australian Fatwa Council reached similar conclusions regarding the moon’s visibility, confirming March 31 as Eid.

Eid ul Fitr is being celebrated across various regions, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims. While countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE observed the festival on Sunday, others, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, have coordinated their celebrations according to moon sighting outcomes or astronomical predictions. The communal joy and unity displayed during this significant occasion highlight the importance of Eid in the Islamic faith.

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