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Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 moon sighting highlights: Shawwal moon sighted in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, Eid on April 22
Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 Moon sighting India Live Updates: Muslims in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to celebrate Eid on April 22 as Shawwal crescent moon is sighted.
Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid al-Fitr is one of the most auspicious and holy festivals of Islam. It is marked as the month-long fasting (Roza) of Ramadan comes to an end. The ninth month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar is Ramadan, and the tenth is Shawwal - which means 'festival of breaking of the fast'. The first day of the Shawwal month is celebrated by Muslims as Eid-al-Fitr. Muslims sight the crescent Moon on the last day of Ramadan to welcome the month of Shawwal with Eid-ul-Fitr. The tradition of sighting the Moon is a practice of observing the crescent or new Moon to determine the start of the tenth Islamic month of Shawwal. Muslims sight the Moon with the naked eye or using telescopes. The news is then broadcasted to people via media outlets, mosques and community organizations....Read More
Meanwhile, determining the start of the month of Shawwal may vary between different Muslim communities and countries. It is because the Islamic calendar is lunar - based on the sighting of the crescent Moon. Lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long. And since the lunar months are shorter than solar months, the date varies from country to country by about a day. Every year, Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr occur approximately 10-11 days earlier. It depends on when the crescent Moon is sighted.
Lastly, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims observe Roza from dawn to sunset, pray to Allah for peace and guidance, perform deeds of charity by giving Zakat to the poor and needy, give back to the community by engaging in humanitarian acts, and more. On the last day of Ramadan, intense prayers take place during the Laylatul Qadr, which means the Night of Power. It is believed to be the holiest night of the year. Food also plays a significant role during the Eid festivities, with people preparing dishes like biryani, kebabs, samosas, sweet treats like sheer khurma and ras malai, and more.
Shawwal Moon sighted in Pakistan, Eid al-Fitr falls tomorrow
The Shawwal crescent Moon has been sighted in Pakistan today, April 21, according to reports. This means Pakistan will celebrate Eid al-Fitr tomorrow, April 22, with India and Bangladesh.
President Murmu greets citizens on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and urged all to take a pledge to promote brotherhood and harmony. "Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This festival spreads the feelings of love, compassion and affection. Eid gives us the message of solidarity and mutual harmony," a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan quoted the President.
Eid al-Fitr prayers take place in Baghdad
Muslims gather to perform Eid al-Fitr prayer at Abdul-Qadir Gilani Complex in Baghdad, Iraq.
PM Modi greets Bangladesh on Eve of Eid-ul-Fitr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid greetings to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on the eve of the Eid-ul-Fitr. "On behalf of the people of India, I convey my Eid greetings to you and the people of Bangladesh," PM Modi said in his message. He also wished for peace, harmony, good health and happiness for the people of the two countries and across the world.
Pinarayi Vijayan wishes Eid Mubarak
Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, posted a special wish on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. The tweet said, “May Eid al-Fitr bring us all together, transcending the boundaries of culture and religion. Let's cherish this special occasion by spreading love and compassion to everyone around us. Wishing everyone a beautiful celebration filled with gratitude and togetherness.”
Pictures of Shawwal crescent moon sighting in Kashmir
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in India
The Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in India are quite similar to other countries across the globe. Muslims in India mark the Night of the Moon, or Chaand Raat, the night before Eid ul Fitr, with much fervour. On this day, families go shopping for Eid. They buy new clothes, eat traditional snacks, prepare Eid feasts, do donations ot Zakat to the poor or needy, and visit Mosques for Eid prayer in the morning.
Moon sighted at several places, says Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid
The Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid, Mufti Mukarram Ahmad, told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque had reached out to various locations and received reports that the moon had been sighted at multiple places. "On this occasion, we pray that brotherhood and harmony that has existed in the country for 75 years continues to prosper," he said.
Shawwal moon sighted in Bangladesh
The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in Bangladesh. The National Moon-Sighting Committee of Bangladesh made the announcement after a meeting on Friday evening, according to religious affairs ministry officials.
Along with India, Bangladesh will also mark Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow.
First day of Shawwal tomorrow, Eid on April 22 across India
The Twitter account of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind shared a notice by Imarat-e-Sharaiyah-Hind to announce that in India moon was sighted and the first day of Shawwal will be on Saturday, April 22. Additionally, moon was sighted in Belgaum, Mysore, Muzaffarnagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, Darbhanga, Gaya, Bakhtiarpur, Haryana and more cities.
Empire State Building glows in green to celebrate Eid
In honour of Eid al-Fitr, the Empire State Building in New York glowed green in colour. The image was shared on Twitter by their official account.
Moon sighted in Hyderabad
According to Markazi Royat E Hilaal Committee, the Shawwal crescent Moon was sighted in Hyderabad.
Shawwal crescent Moon sighted in Maharashtra
The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in Kalyan and Malegaon in Maharashtra. Announcements from other parts of India are awaited.
Shawwal moon sighted in India
India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday as the crescent moon has been sighted in different parts of the country including, Bihar and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali told ANI, “The moon has been sighted today and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country tomorrow.”
Shawwal crescent moon sighted in Australia
The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Mareeba (Queensland), Australia, Moonsighting Australia's official Twitter account said. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22.
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee holding meeting for the sighting of the Shawwal moon
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Hyderabad is holding its monthly meeting for the sighting of the Shawwal-ul-Mukarram 1444 crescent moon. The committee is responsible for announcing the sighting of the moon and declaring the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in India.
Say Eid Mubarak in style with celebrity-inspired looks
From Pooja Hegde's trendy yellow sharara set to Sonam Kapoor's purple-printed Anarkali kurta, get ready to dazzle this Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 with these celebrity-inspired outfits. Click here.
Muslims offer prayers on Jumat-ul-Vida in Delhi
Heartwarming shayaris to share with your loved ones on Eid
Check out some beautiful and heartwarming Hindi and Urdu shayaris to share with your friends and family on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to wish them, Eid Mubarak.
1) Eid kā din hai gale mil liije
Iḳhtilāfāt haTā kar rakhiye - Abdul Salam Bengluri
2) Jo log guzarte haiñ musalsal rah-e-dil se
Din Eid kā un ko ho mubārak tah-e-dil se -Obaid Azam Azmi
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'Jumma-tul-Vida' celebrated across Kashmir with religious fervour
'Jumma-tul-Vida' prayers, marking the last Friday of Ramzan or Ramadan, were offered across Kashmir including at the historic Jamia Masjid with religious fervour, officials told PTI. A huge number of the faithful offered the prayers at the Hazratbal shrine, which houses the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad, on the banks of the Dal Lake.
Srinagar Police on Twitter said, "'Jumma-tul-Vida' prayers went peacefully and smoothly in all the mosques of Srinagar district including in Hazratbal Dargah and Jamia Masjid, Nowhatta. A huge congregation offered Friday afternoon prayers in all the mosques." (PTI)
5 healthy and lip-smacking dishes you must try for Eid
From shahi tukda to mutton biryani, check out some mouth-watering Eid special recipes that you must try to make your celebrations even more memorable. Click here.
People mark the last Friday of Ramadan
Muslims in different parts of India are celebrating the last Jummah (Friday) of Ramadan today, April 21, before the Eid celebrations begin all across the country. The crescent Moon is expected to be seen on Friday marking the end of Ramadan in India and other countries.
Pakistan to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday
Eid-ul-Fitr will be marked in Pakistan on Saturday as the Shawwal moon had not been sighted in the country on Thursday. The Twitter account of the Pakistan Meteorological Department said, "According to astronomical parameters, there is No Chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal, 1444 AH on the evening of 20-04-2023 i.e. on 29th."
Prayer timings in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Patna and other cities
Check out Eid-ul-Fitr prayer timings for all the major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Hyderabad, and more. In Delhi, the prayer time is at 6:09 am, Mumbai (5:37 am), and Hyderabad (6:16 am) on April 22. Know more here.
Odisha: No Eid prayers at Eidgah in Sambalpur
As curfew continues to remain in force in Sambalpur city since April 14 midnight, the district administration has decided not to allow Eid congregation at the Eidgah, an ANI report said. However, believers can offer prayers in mosques.
