Sat Mar 29 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Global Muslim Community Awaits Moon Sighting to Confirm Holiday Date
**New Delhi, India** – The global Muslim community is eagerly awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon to determine the exact date of Eid ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. Ramadan, the month of fasting, began on March 2nd in India and March 1st in Saudi Arabia.
The date of Eid ul-Fitr hinges on the moon sighting. If the crescent moon is sighted on March 30th, Eid will be celebrated on March 31st in India. However, if the sighting is delayed, the celebration will take place on April 1st. Many countries, including the US, UK, France, and Germany, typically follow Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting announcement. Saudi Arabia’s sighting is expected on March 29th. Neighboring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan generally follow India’s date.
Imad Ahmed, founder and director of the New Crescent Society in the UK, has suggested that the moon may be difficult to see in Saudi Arabia on March 29th due to its thinness and low position on the horizon.
Millions of Muslims worldwide recently observed Alvida Jumma, the final Friday prayer of Ramadan, marking the culmination of the month-long fast and the anticipation of the upcoming Eid celebrations. The festivities will be celebrated with traditional fervor across the globe once the date is officially confirmed.
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