Eid 2025 Moon Announcement: Anticipated Sighting and Celebration Dates
On March 30, 2025, religious authorities in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UK will observe the crescent moon to determine the date of Eid al Fitr. If sighted, celebrations will commence on March 31, 2025; otherwise, they will take place on April 1. Saudi Arabia has already confirmed March 30 as the Eid day, with various nations aligning their celebrations accordingly.
The Moon (Hilal) Sighting Committees and religious authorities across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom have called on Muslims to observe the crescent moon for Eid al Fitr, which is expected to occur on March 30, 2025. The Central Moon Sighting Committees in these nations have arranged specific meetings to facilitate the sighting of the new moon and subsequently determine the Eid date for the year 2025.
In South Asia and the UK, moon sighting committees will convene after the Maghrib prayer to assess reports regarding the appearance of the Shawwal moon. Various Hilal Committees, including those in key cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, and Dhaka, have asked community members to report any moon sightings for Eid, and similar appeals have been made in other regions.
The Wifaqul Ulama UK has also urged Muslims in London and other areas to look for the Shawwal moon. Additionally, the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura is participating in the moon sighting today, marking a concerted effort across multiple nations to observe this significant event.
The Religious Affairs Ministry in Dhaka and the Central Moon Sighting Committees in India and Pakistan are expected to publicly announce their findings following the Maghrib prayer this evening. If the new moon is sighted on March 30, Eid will be celebrated on March 31, 2025; otherwise, Eid will be observed on April 1, 2025.
As per the lunar Islamic calendar, a new month commences with the sighting of the crescent moon, which signals the transition to the next month. If the moon is not seen on the 29th, that month will extend to 30 days before the start of the new month.
Consequently, Eid al Fitr celebrations in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, Singapore, and other regions will commence on March 31, 2025, should the crescent be sighted. If not, the festivities will shift to April 1, 2025. Moreover, Saudi Arabia has confirmed the crescent sighting for Eid, designating March 30, 2025, as the first day of Shawwal, aligning with celebrations across multiple Arab states as well as North America, where Eid is also observed on March 31, 2025. Conversely, Oman will celebrate Eid on March 31, 2025.
In summary, the announcement regarding the crescent moon sighting for Eid al Fitr is highly anticipated by Muslims in various countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, on March 30, 2025. Should the moon be spotted, celebrations will begin on March 31; otherwise, they will commence on April 1. This observance highlights the communal and religious significance of lunar sightings and reflects the shared practices observed across the Muslim world.
Original Source: ummid.com
