Global Observance of Eid ul Fitr: Celebrations and Moon Sightings

Eid ul Fitr was celebrated around the world on Sunday, with significant observances in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and others. Many countries announced Eid for March 31, 2025, due to non-sighting of the Shawwal moon. In Pakistan, the Bohra community conducted prayers while Afghan refugees also joined the celebrations. Various countries including Bangladesh and Indonesia confirmed their Eid dates based on moon observations and astronomy data.

Eid ul Fitr prayers were conducted globally on Sunday as Muslims observed this significant festival. Celebrations took place in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Saturday.

Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The festival’s timing is determined by the crescent moon’s sighting as per the lunar calendar. In the United States and Canada, Islamic communities also observed Eid ul Fitr today, while mosques await local moon sightings for confirmation.

In Pakistan, the Bohra community celebrated Eid with prayers in areas such as Karachi’s Saddar and North Nazimabad. Concurrently, Afghan refugees in Pakistan participated in Eid festivities. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan planned to meet to assess the moon for potential Eid observations on Monday.

Countries including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia shared announcements that Eid ul Fitr would occur on March 31, 2025, as the crescent moon was not observed on the previous Saturday evening. Bangladesh’s committee confirmed that Sunday would be the 30th day of Ramadan.

Eid celebrations in Iraq began on Sunday with prayers conducted in various regions. Indonesia confirmed Monday as the beginning of Eid due to the non-sighting of the crescent. India anticipated visibility on Sunday, hence planning for celebrations on Monday. However, Malaysia’s International Astronomy Centre asserted visibility of the crescent, leading to Eid being celebrated on March 31. Similarly, Brunei affirmed moon visibility, and the Australian Fatwa Council stated Eid would also be on March 31, as the crescent moon would be seen post-sunset on Saturday.

Eid ul Fitr was celebrated across multiple countries, marking the completion of Ramadan. The festival’s date relies on the moon’s visibility, with many nations confirming March 31 for Eid due to non-observance of the crescent. Significant religious practices were noted in various regions, including Pakistan, where the Bohra community actively participated in prayers. Overall, the observance of Eid ul Fitr unites Muslims globally in a celebration of faith and community.

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