Eid 2025: Moon Sighting Timings for Saudi Arabia, UK, and Morocco

Eid ul-Fitr 2025 will be determined by moon sighting of Shawwal, with potential dates being March 30 or March 31. Variations in Ramadan’s start dates exist between countries, affecting celebration timing. UK astronomers predict visibility issues, while Saudi Arabia has declared Eid for March 30.

Eid ul-Fitr will follow the conclusion of Ramadan in 2025, with precise timings for moon sightings provided by UK astronomy experts. Muslims worldwide will look for the first crescent of Shawwal to determine if Eid is observed on Sunday or Monday.

The beginning of Ramadan in 2025 was characterized by a split: it commenced either on March 1 or March 2 depending on local moon sightings. In Saudi Arabia, the moon was sighted on February 28, leading to Ramadan starting on March 1, while in the UK, it began a day later on March 2.

Many Muslims in the UK will synchronize their Eid celebrations with either Saudi Arabia or Morocco, which may result in discrepancies regarding the date of Eid within the UK. According to Islamic tradition, moon sightings occur on the 29th day of the month, indicating that for some, this will fall on March 29, while for others it will be on March 30, with Eid following the next day.

UK astronomers report that the moon will not be visible in Britain or the Middle East on Saturday night, suggesting Eid should be on Monday, March 31. However, Saudi Arabia has already declared Sunday as Eid, likely due to adherence to its national calendar.

HM Nautical Almanac Office has shared a schedule detailing when the moon will be visible. Notably, only the northern east coast of the USA and Canada might see the moon, while the majority will wait until Sunday. In London, the sunset on Sunday is at 7:31 PM with moonset at 9:28 PM; for Monday, sunset is at 7:33 PM and moonset at 11:03 PM.

In summary, Eid ul-Fitr in 2025 is poised to be observed on either March 30 or March 31, based on the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The differences in Ramadan’s commencement date between countries like Saudi Arabia and the UK will influence local celebrations. Accurate moon visibility forecasts are provided by experts, although some discrepancies may arise due to national calendars.

Original Source: www.mylondon.news