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Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations Begin Globally, Marking the End of Ramadan

In India, large congregations gather for prayers, while leaders emphasize unity and charity amid some disputes over public Namaz.

Birds fly around the minaret of the Ali bin Ali mosque at the start of the Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Doha on March 30, 2025.
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Stock market holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr: People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai (Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

Overview

  • Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is being celebrated today, March 31, 2025, with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity worldwide.
  • In India, the crescent moon sighting on March 30 confirmed today as Eid, with large gatherings for morning prayers in mosques and open spaces.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings, emphasizing peace, harmony, and the festival's spirit of compassion.
  • Controversies arose over public Namaz in Meerut, where authorities warned against unauthorized roadside prayers, sparking criticism from some leaders.
  • Eid traditions vary globally, with unique cultural practices, family feasts, and acts of charity reinforcing the festival's themes of brotherhood and kindness.