Eid ul Fitr prayers were held across various countries on Sunday, signaling the completion of Ramadan. Celebrations are taking place in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and several others. Some countries declared Eid on the following Monday due to the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The Bohra community in Pakistan also celebrated, while astronomical data influenced observances in other nations.
Eid ul Fitr prayers were conducted on Sunday across the globe, showcasing the religious enthusiasm of Muslims, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The festival is also being observed in countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Saturday.
The celebration of Eid ul Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The date is determined by the visibility of the crescent moon, adhering to the Muslim lunar calendar. Additionally, communities in the United States and Canada are partaking in Eid celebrations, though some mosques await official announcements post-moon sighting.
In Pakistan, the Bohra community is commemorating Eid with prayers in various locations, including Karachi. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to assemble to discuss the moon sighting, which may impact Eid observance for others. Furthermore, Afghan refugees in Pakistan are also participating in the festivities today.
Several countries have officially declared Eid ul Fitr to be on Monday, March 31, 2025, due to the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Saturday. This includes announcements from authorities in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia, all relying on local moon sighting or astronomical data.
In Bangladesh, the National Moon Sighting Committee noted the crescent moon was not seen, designating Sunday as the 30th day of Ramadan. Similarly, Iraq will celebrate Eid on Monday; however, various groups conducted prayers today. Indonesia and India also declared Monday as Eid due to moon visibility expectations, while Malaysia and Brunei confirmed the crescent sighting for the same date. The Australian Fatwa Council affirmed Eid will be observed on March 31, noting that the Shawwal moon is anticipated to appear after sunset on Saturday.
Eid ul Fitr is being celebrated with great fervor across multiple countries. While many regions, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, celebrated on Sunday, several others like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Australia announced Eid for the following day due to the moon sighting. This highlights the communal aspect of the festival and the reliance on lunar observations in determining significant religious dates for Muslims worldwide.
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