Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Date: Anticipated Celebration Dates

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, marking the end of Ramadan, is expected to be celebrated in South Asia on March 31 and in the Middle East on March 30. Ramadan commenced on March 2 in India and March 1 in Gulf nations.

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, is a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims globally. It signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, a month dedicated to fasting from dawn until dusk. In 2025, Ramadan commenced on Sunday, March 2, in India, while Gulf nations began observing it a day earlier on March 1 due to the crescent moon sighting on March 1.

Typically, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated over the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The precise dates are confirmed after the moon sighting. For 2025, South Asian countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are anticipated to celebrate Eid on Monday, March 31, contingent upon the moon sighting on March 30, which would be the 29th day of Ramadan.

In contrast, Middle Eastern nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar expect the crescent moon to be visible on March 29, suggesting Eid should be celebrated on Sunday, March 30. Should the crescent be sighted on March 30 instead, the celebration will shift to March 31.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, with celebrations dependent on lunar sightings. In 2025, South Asian countries are expected to celebrate on March 31, while many Middle Eastern countries are forecasted to observe the festival on March 30.

Original Source: indianexpress.com