New Delhi: As the sacred month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world eagerly anticipate the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival marks the end of a month-long period of fasting, reflection, and devotion. It is a time of immense happiness, gratitude, and unity, bringing families and communities together in celebration.
Eid-ul-Fitr holds profound spiritual and cultural significance as one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. People embrace the occasion with prayers, sumptuous feasts, and heartfelt gatherings, marking the successful completion of their fasting journey with love and festivity. Across Saudi Arabia, families have begun preparing for the much-anticipated Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
Homes are filled with the aroma of traditional sweets being baked, plans for festive gatherings are underway, and travel arrangements take shape as loved ones come together to mark this joyous occasion. Amid all the excitement, one question lingers in everyone’s mind—when exactly will Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 commence?
The dates for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 have been officially announced by the government of Saudi Arabia:
Based on astronomical forecasts, Ramadan in 2025 is expected to span 29 days. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Egypt has indicated that the crescent moon of Shawwal will form immediately following the conjunction at 1:00 PM Cairo time on Saturday, 29th March 2025.
This event signals the official night for moon sighting, which determines the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr. Experts will closely monitor this celestial occurrence, as the sighting of the new moon signifies the end of Ramadan and the start of the joyous Eid celebrations observed by Muslims across the globe.
As the new moon is expected to be visible for a few minutes after sunset in multiple cities across the Arab and Islamic world, Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Sunday, 30th March 2025, in Saudi Arabia. The timing of the crescent moon is critical for determining the precise date of Eid.
