Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025 will mark the end of Ramadan, beginning on March 2 in India and March 1 in Gulf countries. Eid ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 31 in South Asia, while it falls on March 30 or 31 in the Middle East, depending on the crescent moon sighting.
Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, is a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. This festival, termed the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast,’ signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, during which adherents observe fasts from dawn to dusk. In 2025, Ramadan began on March 2 in India and on March 1 in Gulf countries, following the crescent moon sighting on March 1.
The upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr is anticipated to take place on the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. The specific dates of the celebration will be confirmed after the crescent moon sighting. However, it is expected that Eid ul-Fitr 2025 will be observed in South Asia on March 31, contingent on the crescent moon being seen on March 30.
In South Asian nations like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, it is customary to start Ramadan one day later than in the Middle East. Should the crescent moon be sighted on March 30, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31; if sighted on March 31, the celebration will then occur on April 1.
Conversely, in Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, the observance of the crescent moon is expected to occur on March 29, leading to Eid celebrations on March 30. Should the crescent not be sighted on that date, the festival will be celebrated on March 31.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 is set to be celebrated at different times in various regions. In South Asia, including India and Bangladesh, it is likely to be observed on March 31 or April 1, while in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, it is expected to be celebrated on March 30 or March 31. The actual dates depend on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
