Eid 2025 moon sighting: India to see Shawwal crescent at THIS time, Pakistan, Bangladesh officially declares Eid ul-Fitr dates

Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, United Kingdom and some other countries in the Middle East and West have already marked the end of Ramadan

Written by: Victor Dasgupta Edited by: Victor Dasgupta

Published: March 30, 2025, 4:48 PM IST

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Eid 2025 moon sighting: Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most significant festivals for Muslims across the globe. Celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, Eid-ul-Fitr, often called the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’, brings a sense of renewal, gratitude and togetherness, making it a time of deep spiritual and communal significance. It is important to note that the date of Eid can vary from country to country, as lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long.

Eid-ul-Fitr is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of faith, unity, and gratitude. Through sincere prayers, acts of kindness, and festive gatherings, Eid embodies the spirit of togetherness and the joy of giving. As the crescent moon marks this special occasion, families and communities worldwide unite to cherish the blessings and happiness of Eid.

Eid 2025 moon sighting: Key Details

• While the anticipation around sighting of the crescent moon in the night sky builds up in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian nations
• Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, United Kingdom and some other countries in the Middle East and West have already marked the end of Ramadan
• Security beefed up across Delhi NCR as message on X warns of ‘riots, bomb blasts’ during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025
• Security was beefed up across Mumbai after police received a warning message on social media, saying that ‘Hindu-Muslim riots, arson and bomb blasts’ might take place during Eid, on March 31 and April 1, in some particular areas.
• Saudi Arabia and some other Gulf Arab states are to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday from Sunday but other Middle Eastern countries will not do so until Monday.
• “The Supreme Court has decided that… Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr,” the Saudi Royal Court says in a statement carried by official media.
• Saudi Arabia announces TODAY As the First Day of Eid

Eid-ul-Fitr is not just about celebration; it marks the culmination of a month of deep spiritual devotion as throughout Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink and worldly distractions while dedicating themselves to prayer, self-reflection and acts of kindness.