Victor Dasgupta | Mar 20, 2026, 4:13 PM IST
Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, announced that the moon was not sighted on Thursday, which means that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on March 21.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 19, 2026, 7:08 AM IST
For India, there is no official date announced for the Eid-ul-Fitr yet. However, many believe that the crescent moon could either be sighted on Friday, March 19, or Saturday, March 20.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 18, 2026, 10:55 AM IST
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon, marking the start of Shawwal on the evening of Wednesday, according to Gulf News.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 30, 2025, 4:48 PM IST
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, United Kingdom and some other countries in the Middle East and West have already marked the end of Ramadan
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 30, 2025, 8:02 AM IST
The moon sighting process is integral to determining the festival's date. Islamic months follow the lunar calendar, and the appearance of the new moon signals the end of Ramadan and the onset of Shawwal.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 29, 2025, 10:52 AM IST
Eid begins with prayers early in the morning called Eid Salah, which usually take place in mosques or open grounds and is followed by family gatherings for grand feasts that feature sweet dishes like Seviyan (vermicelli), Kheer, and Phirni, leading to its name, Meethi Eid.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 29, 2025, 7:22 PM IST
Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Monday, March 31, 2025. Malaysia officially declares Monday, March 31, as first day of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 29, 2025, 3:00 AM IST
Since Ramzan began on March 2 in India, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 31 or April 1, depending on the crescent moon sighting, which marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 25, 2025, 12:05 PM IST
Ramadan is of 30 days, so this year Eid will be celebrated on April 1, 2025. The probability is that the moon will be seen on March 30 and Eid will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Victor Dasgupta | Mar 24, 2025, 9:21 PM IST
The UAE has confirmed a three-day holiday from Shawwal 1 to 3, with an additional day off if Ramadan lasts 30 days.
India.com News Desk | May 2, 2022, 5:20 PM IST
Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 moon sighting timings in India LIVE updates: Welcome to India.com's Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting blog, readers. This blog will bring you the latest updates on shawwal crescent moon timings from across the country. While the crescent was sighted in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Brune last night (May 1), the exact timing of the moon sighting in India is yet to be confirmed. Speculations are rife that the Muslims across India will celebrate Eid al-Fitr or Eid-ul-Fitr on May 3 and celebrations may continue till Friday, May 6.
India.com News Desk | May 2, 2022, 2:06 PM IST
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