Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Dates Await Crescent Moon Confirmation

The crescent moon sighting on March 29 and 30 will finalize Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, expected on March 30 in Saudi Arabia and March 31 in India.

Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, will be observed on March 30 in Saudi Arabia if the crescent moon is sighted on March 29, or on March 31 otherwise.
In India, Eid is anticipated on March 31, depending on the crescent moon sighting on March 30; if not sighted, it will be celebrated on April 1.
Alvida Jummah, the last Friday of Ramadan, will be observed on March 28, holding deep spiritual significance as a farewell to the holy month.
The Haryana government has declared Eid on March 31 as a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday due to the financial year-end.
Eid traditions globally include congregational prayers, family gatherings, acts of charity, and cultural customs such as gifting and festive meals.