Eid 2025 Date Highlights: Crescent moon sighted on Sunday; India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31

Eid 2025 Date Highlights: The Crescent Moon has been sighted in Lucknow, marking an end to month-long Ramadan in India. The nation will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31.

Arshdeep Kaur, Sudeshna Ghoshal
Updated30 Mar 2025, 07:45 PM IST
Eid 2025 Date Highlights: Crescent sighted in Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad, among other places on Sunday; India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31.
Eid 2025 Date Highlights: Crescent sighted in Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad, among other places on Sunday; India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31.

Eid 2025 Date Highlights: The Crescent Moon was sighted in Lucknow, India, on Sunday, March 30, marking an end to the month-long Ramadan 2025 period. India will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31.

The crescent was sighted in Saudi Arabia marking an end to the 29-day-long Ramadan in the nation. The Arab country celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Sunday, March 30.

When is India celebrating Eid?

In India, this year, Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2, following the sighting of the new crescent moon on Saturday, March 1. In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan commenced a day earlier, on March 1.

In India, Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 31, or April 1, depending on when the crescent is sighted.

Why is moon sighting important in Ramzan?

The sighting of the moon is important during Ramadan because it marks the beginning and end of the Islamic lunar months. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starts with the sighting of the new crescent moon, and Eid-ul-Fitr, which celebrates the end of Ramadan, is also determined by the moon's sighting.

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30 Mar 2025, 07:45 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Photo of Eid Moon in Srinagar on Sunday!

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Crescent Moon was spotted in Srinagar on Sunday, March 31, among other places in India. The nation will celebrate Eid 2025 on Monday, March 31.

Eid Moon at Srinagar on Sunday, March 30.
30 Mar 2025, 07:31 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Delhi’s Jama Masjid announces Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31.

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Delhi's Jama Masjid announces that the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr will be hosted on Monday, March 31, after the crescent moon was spotted in multiple cities across the nation.

30 Mar 2025, 07:14 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31!

EID 2025 Date LIVE: India will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday March 31, as the Crescent Moon was sighted in Lucknow on Sunday, March 30, according to the Markhazi Chand Committee of Lucknow.

“The moon has been sighted today, i.e. on March 30 and Eid-ul- Fitr will be celebrated on March 31,” said Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali.

30 Mar 2025, 06:41 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Australia to celebrate Eid on April 1, Here’s why

EID 2025 Date LIVE: In Australia, the moon was not sighted on Sunday, March 30; hence, now the country is likely to celebrate Eid on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Eid date in Australia
29 Mar 2025, 10:42 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Iraq announces Eid-ul-Fitr dates

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Iraq has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on Monday, March 31.

29 Mar 2025, 10:18 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Syria to observe Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Syria has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr would be observed on Monday, March 31 in the nation

29 Mar 2025, 10:17 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Iraq declares Eid-ul-Fitr dates

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Iraq has announced that Eid Al Fitr will be on Monday, March 31.

29 Mar 2025, 08:39 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Oman declares Eid-Al-Fitr dates

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Oman has declared that Eid-al-Fitr would be celebrated on March 31, Monday

29 Mar 2025, 08:36 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Cloudy skies hinder moon sighting in Saudi Arabia

EID 2025 Date LIVE: “The sky over the Shaqra Observatory is currently not clear, and clouds may obstruct the sighting of the Eid crescent,” said astronomers in Saudi Arabia, stated multiple reports

29 Mar 2025, 07:57 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Saudi Arabia astronomers on the lookout for the crescent

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Ten astronomical observatories across Saudi Arabia are closely observing the Shawwal crescent to mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr, reported Gulf News.

29 Mar 2025, 07:40 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: When will the moon be sighted in Saudi Arabia?

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Astronomers in Saudi Arabia are currently in the process of sighting the crescent. The results of the moon sighting will be declared around 8:30 pm IST.

29 Mar 2025, 07:35 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Pakistan to observe Eid on March 31

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Pakistan has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on Monday, March 31.

29 Mar 2025, 07:30 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Which countries have confirmed Eid-ul-Fitr dates?

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Till date, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malysia has confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on March 31, Monday, across the nations.

29 Mar 2025, 06:43 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Indonesia confirms Eid-ul-Fitr date

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Indonesia has officially announced that Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Monday, March 31, following the failure to sight the crescent moon on Saturday.

29 Mar 2025, 06:42 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Bangladesh confirms Eid-ul-Fitr date

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Bangladesh has confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on March 31, in the nation.

29 Mar 2025, 06:40 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Saudi Arabia gears up for moon sighting

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Saudi Arabia is gearing up to sight the crescent, which would ultimately determine the date of Eid-ul-Fitr. The date is likely to be finalised around 8:30 pm IST, after Saudi confirms the sighting of the moon.

29 Mar 2025, 06:04 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Pakistan trains overcrowded with passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr | See pic

EID 2025 Date LIVE: In Pakistan's Lahore, several passengers climbed onto the roof of the train to reach home ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, reported AFP. Here's a glimpse

Passengers board a train at a railway station on their way home in preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration, which marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, in Lahore on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Arif ALI / AFP)
29 Mar 2025, 05:59 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: When will the moon be sighted in Saudi Arabia?

EID 2025 Date LIVE: In Saudi Arabia, the moon is likely to be sighted on Saturday, March 29, stated multiple reports.

29 Mar 2025, 05:45 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: UAE to deploy AI-powered drones for moon sighting

EID 2025 Date LIVE: The UAE would be using five AI powered drones and observatories to sight the crescent, reported Gulf News.

29 Mar 2025, 05:43 PM IST

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Malaysia announces Eid-ul-Fitr dates

EID 2025 Date LIVE: Malaysia has officially declared Monday, March 31, as Eid-ul-Fitr.

29 Mar 2025, 04:58 PM IST

EID 2025 Moon Sighting LIVE: Why is moon sighting important?

EID 2025 Moon Sighting LIVE: Moon sighting forms an important part of Eid-ul-fitr celebrations. Depending on when the moon is sighted, Eid-ul Fitr is celebrated accordingly

29 Mar 2025, 04:35 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Moon sighting impossible on Saturday?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The International Astronomy Centre in UAE has confirmed that sighting the crescent moon on Saturday, March 29, will be impossible. The sighting of the moon determines when Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated

29 Mar 2025, 04:34 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Brunei confirms Eid-ul-Fitr date

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Brunei has officially confirmed that Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Monday, March 31.

29 Mar 2025, 04:24 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Australia to celebrate Eid on March 31

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The Australian Fatwa Council announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on March 31.

29 Mar 2025, 04:13 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Lacklustre sales ahead of Eid?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Markets in Srinagar and across the Kashmir valley are lacking the usual hustle-bustle ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with many traders facing losses due to sluggish sales during the festival, reported PTI.

29 Mar 2025, 03:52 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: What are the prayer timings for different cities?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The timings for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers across various regions are as follows:
Dubai: 6:20 am
Sharjah: 6:19 am
Abu Dhabi: 6:22 am

29 Mar 2025, 03:33 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Muslims across the globe gear up for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations | See pic

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Muslims in India, and beyond are gearing up for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, and are on a shopping spree, stocking up all the necessary items. Here's a glimpse

Guwahati: People purchase vermicelli from a shop ahead of Eid ul-Fitr festival, during the holy month of Ramzan, at Fancy Bazaar, in Guwahati, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI03_29_2025_000112A)
29 Mar 2025, 03:19 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Why is the moon sighting important for Eid-al-Fitr?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Although Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after Ramadan, which is 29, or 30 days long, the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr depends on when the moon is sighted.

29 Mar 2025, 02:59 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in US, UK, UAE, and other countries?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: The US, UK, France, and Germany follow local moon sighting announcements from Saudi Arabia. Eid is likely to be celebrated on March 29 or 30 in these countries.

29 Mar 2025, 02:54 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: When will Eid be celebrated in India?

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: In India, Eid-al-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 31, depending on the crescent sighting.

29 Mar 2025, 02:07 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Why is moon sighting important?

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the cycle of the moon, as the start of any lunar (Hijri) month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities. Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of the tenth month, Shawwal, in the Islamic calendar.

29 Mar 2025, 01:19 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Eid ul-Fitr date in Pakistan, other neighbouring countries

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: Other neighbouring countries, like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, follow dates similar to India's, in which Ramadan begins a day later than in the Middle East and Western countries.

Henceforth, the moon sighting in India is expected on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan, 1446 AH. Hence, the Eid ul-Fitr date is predicted to be March 31 in India.

29 Mar 2025, 01:18 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: Eid-ul-Fitr, which means ‘festival of the breaking of the fast', marks the end of Ramadan or Ramzan, the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims across the globe. Known to be one of the five pillars of Islam, it is a time for spiritual reflection and prayers. The devout celebrate the end of fasting and express gratitude to Allah for the strength and courage to observe the fast for the entire month.

29 Mar 2025, 01:04 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in US, UK, UAE, and other countries?

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: The US, UK, France, and Germany follow local moon sighting announcements from Saudi Arabia.

In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the crescent moon of Shawwal will be cited on the 29th or 30th day of Ramadan 1446 AH which corresponds to March 29 or 30.

29 Mar 2025, 12:31 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia?

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began on March 1. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year during which Muslims observe fasts or roza.

29 Mar 2025, 12:07 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: What is Eid-ul-Fitr? How is it different from Eid-ul-Adha?

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection. It is a joyous occasion marked by celebration, gratitude, and generosity as Muslims give thanks to Allah for granting them the strength and resilience to observe their fasts.

While Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the profound act of devotion by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was willing to sacrifice his son Isma'il (Ishmael) in obedience to Allah’s command. In recognition of Ibrahim's unwavering faith and submission, Allah provided a ram to sacrifice instead, symbolising truth and submission to the divine will.

29 Mar 2025, 12:07 PM IST

Eid-al-Fitr 2025 moon sighting LIVE: When is Eid 2025?

Eid 2025 Date LIVE: In India, as Ramadan started on March 2, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on either March 31 or April 1, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. The sighting of the moon signals the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.

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