Eid al-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia, UAE Confirm Sunday March 30

Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is traditionally determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, leading to variations in its observance dates across different countries. In 2025, this variability is evident, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar announcing Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, following the moon’s sighting at the Sudair and Tamir observatories.

Conversely, nations such as Oman and Iran have declared that Eid al-Fitr will commence on Monday, March 31, 2025, due to the moon not being sighted in their regions. This difference underscores the reliance on local lunar observations to determine Islamic dates.

In India, the timing of Eid al-Fitr is also contingent upon the local sighting of the crescent moon. Given that the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on March 29, 2025, it is anticipated that India will observe Eid on Monday, March 31, 2025, aligning with the practice of celebrating the festival a day after Saudi Arabia.

However, the exact date in India will be confirmed based on the moon sighting on the evening of March 30, 2025. If the crescent moon is visible, Eid will be celebrated on March 31; otherwise, it may be observed on April 1, 2025.

The determination of Eid al-Fitr’s date through lunar observation highlights the rich diversity within the Islamic world, as different communities may celebrate on varying days based on regional moon sightings.