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UAE Awaits Crescent Moon Sighting to Confirm Eid ul-Fitr Date

The Shawwal Moon-sighting Committee meets today to determine whether Eid will be celebrated on March 30 or 31, with India preparing for its own confirmation tomorrow.

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Eid 2025 moon sighting: Muslims in Brunei to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 on this date.
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Overview

  • The UAE's Shawwal Moon-sighting Committee is set to meet on March 29, 2025, to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon, which will determine the date of Eid ul-Fitr.
  • If the crescent moon is sighted in the UAE on March 29, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 30; otherwise, it will occur on March 31.
  • The UAE Council for Fatwa has encouraged community participation in the moon sighting process, emphasizing its spiritual and communal significance.
  • In India, the crescent moon sighting on March 30 will decide whether Eid will be celebrated on March 31 or April 1, reflecting regional variations in observance.
  • Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, with celebrations including morning prayers, feasting, and acts of charity, underscoring gratitude and community.