Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Expected Dates and Regional Observations

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid, celebrates the end of Ramadan. In 2025, Ramadan starts on March 2 in India, while the Middle East begins a day earlier. Eid is expected on March 31 in South Asia and March 30 in the Middle East, contingent upon the crescent moon’s sighting.

Eid-ul-Fitr, widely recognized as Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, is a significant Islamic festival that celebrates the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims globally. Often referred to as the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast,’ it symbolizes the end of a sacred month during which adherents fast from dawn until dusk.

In 2025, Ramadan is set to commence on March 2 in India, following the crescent moon sighting on March 1. In contrast, Gulf countries will initiate Ramadan a day earlier, on March 1. Thus, the beginning of Ramadan varies slightly across regions.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. The precise dates depend on the sighting of the crescent moon. However, the anticipated dates for Eid-ul-Fitr in different regions are outlined below.

In South Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be observed on March 31, 2025. This estimate assumes that the crescent moon is sighted on March 30, correlating with the 29th day of Ramadan, 1446 AH. Should the crescent moon be observed on March 31, Eid celebrations would occur on April 1, 2025.

In comparison, Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are likely to sight the crescent moon on March 29, leading to Eid celebrations on March 30. Alternatively, if the crescent is not sighted, Eid would be observed on March 31, 2025.

In summary, Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025 is anticipated to be observed on March 31 in South Asian countries, while it is expected to fall on March 30 in Middle Eastern countries, pending the sighting of the crescent moon. The festival marks a significant conclusion to the month of Ramadan and varies in observance across different regions due to lunar calendar differences.

Original Source: indianexpress.com