Thursday 27 March 2025 12:57 GMT

Eid 2025: When Is Eid-Ul-Fitr In India- March 31 Or April 1? Check Moon Sighting Date In Saudi Arabia, Pakistan


(MENAFN- Live Mint) Eid 2025 : With the holy month of Ramadan nearing its end, there has been a lot of buzz around when Eid
    Fitr is likely to be celebrated in India. Eid
      Fitr marks the end of Ramzan, which also depends on when the next crescent is sighted.

      This year, Ramadan, or Ramzan – one of the most sacred months in Islam – began on March 2, Sunday, after the crescent moon was sighted on March 1, Saturday.

      Ramadan is a 29 -day or 30-day month during which practising Muslims observe Roza, or fasting.

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      So when is Eid
        Fitr in 2025 in India? Would it be celebrated on March 31, or April 1? Here's what we know

        Eid 2025: When is Eid
          Fitr in India?

          In India, since Ramzan began on March 2, it is likely to end around March 31, if the month lasts 29 days. It would be April 1 if the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days.

          So in India, Eid would be celebrated either on March 31 (Monday) or April 1 (Tuesday.)

          In India, Eid-al-Fitr is usually celebrated a day after it is observed in Saudi Arabia.

          Eid 2025: Crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE

          Usually, an Islamic month is either of 29 days or 30 days. So in Saudi Arabia, where Ramadan began on March 1, Eid
            Fitr would fall either on March 30 or March 31, depending on when the crescent is sighted.

            In Pakistan, Eid
              Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 31, if the moon is sighted on March 30, 2025, stated reports.

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              In UAE, the government has officially announced the holiday dates for the public sector. If the holy month of Ramadan concludes on the 30th day, the holiday will be extended to Wednesday, April 2.

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