Eid ul Fitr Celebrations Across KSA, UAE, and Beyond: Key Insights

Eid ul Fitr prayers were celebrated globally on Sunday, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Several countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Australia, confirmed their Eid dates based on astronomical data and local observations. The festival marks the end of Ramadan, fostering community and joy among Muslims worldwide.

On Sunday, Eid ul Fitr prayers took place globally as Muslims celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other nations. Countries observing Eid include Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Saturday.

Eid ul Fitr symbolizes the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The festival’s timing relies on the sighting of the crescent moon, in alignment with the lunar Islamic calendar. Additionally, Muslims in the U.S. and Canada are also partaking in festivities, with some mosques announcing Eid observances based on local moon sightings.

In Pakistan, the Bohra community is celebrating Eid with congregational prayers held in cities such as Karachi, amidst preparations by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to determine the moon sighting for a possible Eid observance on Monday. Afghan refugees within Pakistan are also participating in the celebrations today.

Several nations officially designated March 31, 2025, as the Eid date due to the absence of the Shawwal moon sighting on Saturday evening. These countries include Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia, who confirmed the date based on astronomical data and local sightings.

In Bangladesh, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced there was no sighting, marking Sunday as the 30th day of Ramadan. Iraq will also observe Eid on Monday; however, various groups conducted prayers today. Notably, Indonesia confirmed Monday as Eid after no crescent sighting, while India anticipates the moon’s visibility today, expecting to celebrate tomorrow. Malaysia’s International Astronomy Centre affirmed the crescent’s visibility today, echoing similar conclusions from Brunei and the Australian Fatwa Council, confirming Eid on March 31.

Eid ul Fitr festivities are marked by congregational prayers and celebrations across multiple countries following the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Saudi Arabia and the UAE led the celebrations, while other nations, including those in South Asia and Australia, confirmed their Eid observances based on moon sighting intentions. As a global tradition, this festival signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, reaffirming the unity and devotion within the Muslim community.

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