Fri Mar 28 20:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia and India Await Festive Celebration
**RIYADH/NEW DELHI –** Muslims worldwide are preparing for Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous culmination of Ramadan. While Ramadan commenced on March 1st in Saudi Arabia and March 2nd in India, the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr, falling on the first day of Shawwal, remains dependent on the sighting of the new crescent moon. This means celebrations are expected around March 31st or April 1st, 2025, in both countries. Religious authorities in Saudi Arabia and India will officially announce the date following the moon sighting. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month-long fast and is a time for gratitude, charity, and communal gatherings. The festival is one of the most important observances in the Islamic calendar, followed approximately 70 days later by Eid-ul-Adha.
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