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Updated: May 2, 2022, 11:03 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 moon sighting date, timings in South India: Marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan (Ramzan), Muslims across the nation will celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday (May 3). This year, all states including the southern states of India will also celebrate Eid on Tuesday. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar. Usually, Kerala celebrates Eid ul-Fitr by the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia as the moon sighting in the state usually coincides with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. However, this year the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Sunday, so Kerala along with other states will celebrate Eid on Tuesday. The holy month of Ramadan takes place for 720 hours i.e. four weeks and two days. During this period the followers of Islam fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance and give back to the community in the form of charity or engaging in humanitarian activities.

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  • May 2, 2022 8:50 PM IST

  • May 2, 2022 8:44 PM IST

    President Kovind’s address to Indians on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

    On the auspicious occasion of Eid, let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity and to improve the lives of the poor and needy, the President said. ‘On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my best wishes and greetings to all the fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters,’ he said.

  • May 2, 2022 8:29 PM IST

    President Kovind’s address to Indians on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

    ‘Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated as the month of Ramzan ends. Special importance is given to distribution of food and food-grains among the poor on this occasion. This festival inspires people to strive for building a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous society,’ Kovind said.

  • May 2, 2022 8:00 PM IST

    Moon spotted in India; President Kovind greets citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr

    President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and said that this festival inspires people to strive for building a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous society. During the holy month of Ramzan, devotees observe Roza and offer special prayers, he said.

  • May 2, 2022 7:54 PM IST

    Eid ka Chand Sighted In Lucknow, India To Celebrate Eid Tomorrow

  • May 2, 2022 7:53 PM IST

    Eid ka Chand Sighted In Lucknow, India To Celebrate Eid Tomorrow

  • May 2, 2022 7:50 PM IST

    Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: Arsenal wishes Eid Mubarak to world

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  • May 2, 2022 6:04 PM IST

    Delhi HC allows Nizamuddin Markaz to stay open till October 14

    The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed certain portions of Nizamuddin Markaz, where the Tablighi Jamaat congregation was held in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and which has remained shut since then, to stay open till October 14. Justice Jasmeet Singh, while dealing with a plea by the Delhi Waqf Board, extended the interim order passed last month on re-opening certain portions of the Markaz premises in view of Ramzan and the festival of Eid.

  • May 2, 2022 5:33 PM IST

    Mumbai: Haji Ali Dargah timings for visitors rescheduled due to high tide forecast

    The timings for visitors at the famous Haji Ali Dargah located off the Worli coast here have been rescheduled on the occasion of the Eid-al-Fitr on Tuesday and next two days in the wake of a forecast of high tide. The shrine will remain closed from 12.30 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday, 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm on Wednesday and from 2 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, an official from Tardeo police station said, adding that the dargah authorities have been informed about it.

  • May 2, 2022 5:32 PM IST

    Mumbai: Haji Ali Dargah timings for visitors rescheduled due to high tide forecast

    The timings for visitors at the famous Haji Ali Dargah located off the Worli coast here have been rescheduled on the occasion of the Eid-al-Fitr on Tuesday and next two days in the wake of a forecast of high tide. The shrine will remain closed from 12.30 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday, 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm on Wednesday and from 2 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, an official from Tardeo police station said, adding that the dargah authorities have been informed about it.

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