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

Bangladesh has officially declared Monday, March 31, as Eid Al Fitr. With the sun set marking the

28th day of Ramadan, the crescent moon is expected to be visible to the naked eye tomorrow,
Sunday.

08:15 AM, 30 March 2025

India confirms first day of Eid Al Fitr

India has confirmed Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday. As today marks the 28th day of
Ramadan, the Shawwal crescent is expected to be visible to the naked eye tomorrow, Sunday.

08:15 AM, 30 March 2025

Pakistan announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

Pakistan has officially announced Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Monday. Today, the 28th day of
Ramadan, concludes with sunset. The crescent moon is expected to be sighted by the naked eye

tomorrow, Sunday.

08:15 AM, 30 March 2025

Saudi Arabia prepares for Eid Al Fitr moon sighting

Ten astronomical observatories across Saudi Arabia are actively monitoring the Shawwal crescent to
determine the start of Eid Al Fitr. Experts estimate the crescent will be visible for just 7–8 minutes,

making swift confirmation crucial.

At the Tumair observatory, sunset is at 6:11 PM, with the moon setting eight minutes later.

Favorable conditions, including clear skies and a temperature of 32°C, improve the chances of

confirming the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid

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