Fri Mar 28 07:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Eid al-Fitr Approaches: Millions of Muslims Worldwide to Celebrate End of Ramadan

**COLUMBUS, OH** – Nearly two billion Muslims worldwide, including the significant Muslim community in Ohio, eagerly await the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. While the exact date depends on the sighting of the waxing crescent moon, Saudi Arabia’s pre-determined calendar indicates a celebration beginning on Sunday, March 30th.

The sighting of the crescent moon, expected on March 29th, will officially signal the start of Shawwal, the Islamic month following Ramadan, and thus the commencement of Eid al-Fitr. This annual festival, meaning “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” signifies the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting period. Muslims will celebrate with prayers, family gatherings, festive meals, and gift-giving, including “Eidi” for children.

The date of Eid al-Fitr varies annually due to the Islamic lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, resulting in the holiday falling approximately 11 days earlier each year.

This year’s celebrations are expected to be particularly joyous after a month of spiritual reflection and devotion. The holiday is anticipated to be observed for one to three days by different communities, with festivities typically involving family visits, special meals, and prayers in local mosques. The greeting “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Festival) will be exchanged widely. A second major Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, is also anticipated later in the year, predicted to fall around June 6th-7th.

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