Astronomical observatories across Saudi Arabia who were closely monitoring the Shawwal crescent to determine the start of Eid Al Fitr have said that Eid ul Fitr will be observed on Sunday.
Ten observatories who were engaged in the sighting, with experts estimated that the crescent will be visible for just 7–8 minutes, making swift confirmation essential.
“BREAKING NEWS: Eid Al Fitr 1446/2025 is tomorrow: Sunday, 30 March 2025. The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1446 was SEEN in Saudi Arabia today; subsequently, tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1446,” Inside the Haramain announced.
BREAKING NEWS: Eid Al Fitr 1446/2025 is tomorrow: Sunday, 30 March 2025
The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1446 was SEEN in Saudi Arabia today subsequently tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1446 pic.twitter.com/6om5sAl38D
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) March 29, 2025
Iran has also officially announced that Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Monday.
ountries that typically follow Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, parts of the United States, and several African nations such as Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, and Libya, will mark Eid tomorrow. Many Muslim communities worldwide rely on Saudi Arabia’s announcement for religious occasions, leading to synchronized celebrations in these regions.
However, countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others in South Asia traditionally conduct their moon sighting and often observe Eid a day later.
Since the crescent was seen in Saudi Arabia today, these countries are expected to attempt their own sighting tomorrow, meaning Eid will likely fall on Monday, 31 March 2025, in those regions. The final confirmation will depend on local moon-sighting committees in each country.
Eid Al Fitr, often called the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. It is observed on the first day of Shawwal, following the sighting of the new moon. The festival is a time of joy, gratitude, and communal unity, celebrating spiritual renewal after a month of fasting, prayer, and self-discipline.
On Eid morning, Muslims perform a special prayer, Salat al-Eid, usually held in large congregations at mosques or open grounds.
The day begins with Sadqa al-Fitr, a mandatory charitable donation given to the less fortunate, ensuring that everyone can partake in the festivities. Families and friends gather for feasts featuring traditional dishes, and children often receive gifts or money (Eidi).
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