Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Eid-ul-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan is expected to be celebrated on March 30 or 31, 2025, across various countries, contingent upon the sighting of the crescent moon. The exact date varies globally, as Islamic months are determined by lunar observations.
In countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, religious authorities will seek the crescent moon on the 29th day of Ramadan, corresponding to March 29,2025. If sighted, countries in the Middle East will celebrate Eid on March 30. If the moon continues to be unseen, Ramadan will extend to 30 days and Eid will be observed on March 31.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh may celebrate it a day later
Countries like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan which typically begin Ramadan a day later than the Middle East will look for the crescent moon on March 30, 2025. A successful sighting would lead to Eid celebrations on March 31; otherwise, the festival will take place on April 1.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 tentative holidays in UAE, Kuwait and Oman
Tentative holiday announcement has been made in South Asian countries. In UAE, the public holiday is slated from March 30 to April 2, on the condition of sighting confirmation. In Oman, a potential nine day break is expected if the moon is not seen on March 29, extending Ramadan to 30 days. Flexible holidays are planned for three days if Eid is on March 30 and up to nine days if it is on March 31.
Eid-ul-Fitr holds immense spiritual importance, marking the conclusion of a month dedicated to prayer and fasting. This festival is marked with morning prayers, feats, wearing new clothes and doing charity (Zakal-al-Fitr) along with community gatherings. This period also symbolises spiritual renewal and gratitude after observing one month of fasting. As anticipation builds in, Muslims around the world are awaiting the arrival of the crescent moon.
