Thu Mar 27 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Eid al-Fitr Celebrations to Begin Soon; Dates Vary by Region
**NEW DELHI** – Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, will be celebrated soon following the sighting of the new moon. The Islamic calendar is lunar-based, with the new month beginning after sunset, unlike the Hindu calendar which follows sunrise. The festival falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan.
Ramadan, which began on March 2nd, 2025 in India, will conclude with the sighting of the new moon, typically resulting in Eid celebrations on March 31st or April 1st, 2025 in India. However, the exact date will be officially announced only after the moon is sighted.
Variations in sighting the new moon mean that celebration dates differ across regions. For example, Saudi Arabia often celebrates Eid a day earlier than India due to differing lunar visibility. If the moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia on March 29th, Eid will be celebrated there on March 30th.
Eid al-Fitr is a joyous occasion symbolizing peace, happiness, and togetherness. It emphasizes love, brotherhood, and the importance of remembering one’s faith and showing compassion towards others, carrying forward the spirit of charity and piety observed during Ramadan.
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