Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia announces March 30 as first day of Eid
Saudi Arabia has officially declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The announcement came after the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of Saturday, March 29.
Following Saudi Arabia’s confirmation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 30.
Religious authorities in both nations verified the moon sighting and released official Eid prayer timings for worshippers across major mosques.
Unlike Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, and Iran reported that the crescent moon was not sighted on March 29.
As a result, these countries will complete 30 days of Ramadan, and Eid will be observed on Monday, March 31.
Islamic scholars in India emphasized that the decision follows traditional lunar calculations, ensuring adherence to Islamic teachings.
Similar to India, Bangladesh and Indonesia confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on March 31 due to the absence of the moon sighting on March 29.
Religious bodies in these countries affirmed that Ramadan will extend to 30 days, following Islamic rulings that require a full lunar cycle in the absence of a visible crescent.
The Islamic lunar calendar relies on moon sightings to determine the start and end of religious months, leading to regional variations in Eid celebrations.
While Saudi Arabia’s declaration often serves as a guide for many Muslim-majority nations, others conduct independent moon sighting observations based on their local conditions.
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