The holy month of Ramadan is all set to conclude as Muslims around the world will observe Eid al-Fitr, depending on the sighting of the moon on March 30 or March 31. Eid ul-Fitr is observed at the end of the month of Ramadan every year, signaling the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
Ramadan, marked by fasting, prayers and acts of charity is a period of seeking forgiveness and taking time to reflect. The day begins with getting up before sunrise, morning prayers, and eating a pre-dawn meal called sehri while in the evening, the fast is concluded with an evening meal called Iftar which often comprises dates, fruits and other food items.
Eid al-Fitr this year will be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon in different parts of the world. On this special day, Muslims gather for prayers, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, give to those in need, and enjoy festive meals together.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, significant dates shift forward by approximately 11 days each year. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid celebrations.
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Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait will observe the moon sighting on the evening of the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced a four-day break from March 30 to April 2, with work resuming on April 3. Private sector employees can extend their holiday to six days by combining it with their weekend.
United States
The United States and Western countries such as the UK, France, and Germany rely on local moon sighting reports or announcements from Saudi Arabia, resulting in the same moon sighting date. The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon will be awaited after Maghrib prayers.
Ramadan, marked by fasting, prayers and acts of charity is a period of seeking forgiveness and taking time to reflect. The day begins with getting up before sunrise, morning prayers, and eating a pre-dawn meal called sehri while in the evening, the fast is concluded with an evening meal called Iftar which often comprises dates, fruits and other food items.
Eid al-Fitr this year will be celebrated on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon in different parts of the world. On this special day, Muslims gather for prayers, visit family and friends, exchange gifts, give to those in need, and enjoy festive meals together.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, significant dates shift forward by approximately 11 days each year. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid celebrations.
