Eid-ul-Fitr expected on March 30 or 31, 2025

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for Muslims around the world. The festival is also known as the "festival of breaking the fast." It is celebrated with prayers, charity, and gatherings with family and friends. Eid-ul-Fitr occurs on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. The exact date is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which can vary by country. In India, Eid is expected to be observed on either March 30 or March 31, 2025. The central government has noted March 31 as a public holiday. Special foods are prepared for Eid, and one popular dish is Seviyan, a sweet vermicelli dessert. The festival is also a time for Muslims to give to charity through Zakat, ensuring that donations are made before the Eid prayers. In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, communities are preparing for the celebration. In Saudi Arabia, where Ramadan began on March 1, Eid may be celebrated on March 30 or 31, depending on the moon sighting. In the UAE, the government has announced that if Ramadan lasts a full 30 days, the holiday will continue until April 1. The UAE’s Moon sighting committee will check for the crescent moon on March 29, and if it is visible, the holiday will then last from March 30 to April 1.