When is Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia UAE: As the holy month of Ramadan draws to an end, the joyous celebration of Eid al-Fitr begins. Across the world, the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal, and it holds great significance in Islamic tradition. The sighting of the new moon not only signals the arrival of Eid but also unites Muslims worldwide in the festive spirit. With Eid 2025 approaching, here are the exact timings for moon sighting, as this determines the official date of the celebration.
When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2025? Moon sighting for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025
The crescent moon, if sighted on March 30, will mark the end of Ramadan and Muslims across India will celebrate Eid on Monday, March 31, 2025. Since the Islamic lunar calendar, known as Hijri, decides the dates, the official confirmation about Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 date and time will only come after the sighting of the crescent moon. If the moon is not sighted on March 30, the festival will be celebrated on April 1.
In Saudi Arabia, Eid 2025 will be celebrated on March 30 if the moon is sighted on March 29. It will be celebrated on March 31 if the crescent moon is sighted on March 30.
When did Ramadan begin in India and Saudi Arabia?
Ramadan began in India on Sunday, March 2, 2025 after the crescent moon was sighted on March 1. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began a day earlier on March 1. So, the timing for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will vary for these countries.
Eid al-Fitr 2025 Dates in South Asia, Middle East, US and other Western Countries
In South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), the moon sighting is expected to happen on March 30.
In the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), the moon sighting is expected on March 29.
In the United States and other Western countries, the exact date and timing of Eid will depend on local moon sightings and the announcements from Saudi Arabia.
