Updated: May 1, 2022 10:52 PM IST 
Eid al-Fitr or Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 Moon Sighting: The followers of Islam, the Muslim community around the world are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to the pious month of Ramadan and welcome Shawwal with a grand celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which is likely to fall on May 2, 2022. While the exact date is dependent on the sighting of the moon, it is expected that the event will begin on Tuesday, May 2 in Saudi Arabia and UAE. However, according to the reports, Shawwal crescent has been sighted in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei.
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.
Charity plays a pivotal role in Eid celebration, People distribute food, clothes and other useful items to the poor people.
Eid Ul Fitr is commonly known as Eid. Eid is an Arabic term which is called the festival of breaking the fast.
Charity plays a pivotal role in Eid celebration, People distribute food, clothes and other useful items to the poor people.
It is believed that, on this holy day of Eid people must do charity to the needy people which is called Zakat-Ul-Fitr.
The followers of Islam start the pious day of Eid by offering special prayers to Allah by visiting mosque and after that the celebration begins.
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Shawwal crescent sighted in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei
The date of Eid-ul-Fitr in India will be decided by various moon sighting committees based on the sighting of the crescent.
As the crescent was not sighted yesterday, the people of Saudi Arabia are observing the fast today.
If trusted moon sighting reports are not received, the 30 days of Ramadan will be completed and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022.
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