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4/3/25, 4:32 PM Eid Al Fitr 2025: Shawwal crescent moon sighting across the world

Islamic countries have announced the first day of Eid Al Fitr 2025. While most nations will

celebrate on March 30, some will observe it on March 31. Here's how the moon sighting and related

announcements were made worldwide:

Highlights

Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

UAE announces Sunday first day of Eid Al Fitr

08:15 AM, 30 March 2025

Muslims urged to sight the Shawwal crescent moon

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court and the UAE's Fatwa Council have called on Muslims to observe the

Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan and the

beginning of Eid Al Fitr.

Authorities have asked anyone who spots the crescent—whether with the naked eye or binoculars—

to report the sighting to the nearest court or committee. Individuals with the ability to sight the

moon are encouraged to join regional efforts to assist with confirmation.

08:15 AM, 30 March 2025

UAE prepares for Eid Al Fitr

As Ramadan draws to a close, the UAE is gearing up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, one of the most

important events in the Islamic calendar. Early morning prayers will be held at hundreds of mosques
and open prayer grounds across the country.

On Saturday evening, the UAE’s moon-sighting committee will gather after Maghrib prayers to

determine whether the Shawwal crescent has been sighted. Their decision will confirm whether Eid
will begin on Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, 2025.

Eid Al Fitr prayers, marking the start of the celebrations, will take place across all seven emirates.

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