Eid al Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting Updates for India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Eid al Fitr 2025 will be determined by moon sightings on March 30, 2025. If the crescent is seen, Eid will be celebrated on March 31; if not, then April 1. Committees in South Asia and the UK are conducting observances, while Saudi Arabia has confirmed Eid for March 30.
Eid al Fitr 2025 Moon Announcement: Religious authorities in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UK are urging Muslims to look for the Eid crescent on March 30, 2025, which corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH. The Central Moon Sighting Committees have arranged special gatherings to determine the first day of Eid based on moon sightings in these regions and the UK.
In major cities across South Asia and the UK—such as Mumbai, Delhi, and London—Hilal Committees are calling on Muslims to participate in moon sighting efforts today after sunset. The official moon sighting decisions are expected to be announced following the Maghrib prayer this evening, determining if March 31, 2025, will be Eid.
If the new moon is visible today, Eid celebrations will commence on March 31; otherwise, they will be delayed to April 1, 2025. The Islamic lunar calendar signifies that a new month starts with the crescent moon sighting. If not sighted today, the prevailing Ramadan month continues until the following day.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the first day of Shawwal and Eid as March 30, 2025, based on a successful moon sighting on March 29. Other Gulf nations including the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan will also celebrate Eid today, while Oman has indicated its Eid festivities will commence on March 31 instead.
Eid al Fitr 2025 moon sightings are set for March 30, determining celebrations on March 31 or April 1. Various Hilal Committees across South Asia and the UK are actively working to confirm these sightings. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and several Middle Eastern countries have already confirmed their Eid celebrations for March 30.
Original Source: ummid.com
