Eid 2025: When is Eid ul-Fitr? Know the correcmoon sighting dates for Saudi Arabia, UK, UAE, USA, India, other countries

Eid 2025: As Ramadan concludes, Muslims in India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and worldwide await the sighting of the crescent moon to mark Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid 2025: As Ramadan enters its final week, Muslims around the world eagerly await Eid-ul-Fitr, the festive celebration that marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to dusk. Observed across various cultures and nations, Eid-ul-Fitr is not just a religious event but a global celebration of unity, gratitude, and generosity. From the significance of dates to moon sighting times, here's everything you need to know about this special festival.

Eid 2025: Eid dates vary by moon sighting, with potential celebrations on March 31 or April 1 in India and March 30 or 31 in Saudi Arabia.

When is Eid 2025?

This year, Ramadan, one of the holiest months in Islam, began in India on Sunday, March 2, following the sighting of the crescent moon on March 1. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, the holy month commenced a day earlier on March 1.

Eid-ul-Fitr in India:

If the crescent is seen on March 30, Eid falls on March 31.

If not, it will be on April 1.

In Saudi Arabia:

If the moon appears on March 29, Eid will be on March 30.

Otherwise, it will be on March 31.

Since the lunar calendar dictates Islamic dates, the official confirmation of Eid-ul-Fitr will only come after the crescent moon is sighted.

When is Eid-ul-Fitr in US, UK, UAE, and other countries

South Asia

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, which usually begin Ramadan a day later than the Middle East and Western countries, will sight the crescent moon on March 30, 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait will observe the crescent moon on the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which falls on March 29, 2025.

UAE:

A three-day holiday from Shawwal 1 to 3 has been announced, with an additional day off if Ramadan extends to 30 days.

Saudi Arabia:

A four-day break from March 30 to April 2 has been declared. Private sector employees can club their weekend for a six-day holiday.

Kuwait:

A three-day holiday if Eid falls on March 30, but if it's on March 31, a nine-day break will be granted.

United States and Western countries

The US, UK, France, and Germany will follow local moon sighting reports or announcements from Saudi Arabia. The crescent moon of Shawwal will be awaited after Maghrib prayers to confirm Eid's date.