Eid 2025: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia? Check moon sighting dates & more here

As Ramadan enters its last week. Muslims in India and around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous occasion that marks the end of the month of fasting.

This year, Ramadan, or Ramzan – one of the most sacred months in Islam – began on March 2, Sunday, after the crescent moon was sighted on March 1, Saturday.

In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began on March 1. Ramadan is a 29-day or 30-day month during which Muslims observe Roza or fasting.

In India, since Ramzan began on March 2, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 31 if the month lasts 29 days. It would be April 1 if the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days.

The dates are decided by the sighting of the crescent a day before. So, if, the crescent is sighted in India on March 30 evening, Eid will be on March 31. And if it is not sighted on March 30, Eid will automatically be on March 31.

Similarly, in Saudi Arabia, the crescent sighting will be on March 29. If sighted, Eid in Saudi Arabia will be on March 30. Otherwise, on March 31. Hence in Saudi Arabia, Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on March 30 or 31.

Eid 2025: Why is moon sighting important?

The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the cycle of the moon. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated the next after the recent is sighted. For instance, if the moon is sighted on March 30, Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated the next day, March 31. Whereas if the crescent is seen on March 31, Eid would be celebrated on April 1.

Eid 2025: Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr, which means ‘festival of the breaking of the fast,’ marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims across the globe. Known to be one of the five pillars of Ramadan, it is a time for spiritual reflection and prayers. Devotees celebrate the end of fasting and express gratitude to Allah for the strength and courage to observe the fast for the entire month.

Nearly 70 days after Eid-ul-Fitr, Islam’s second most important festival, Eid-ul-Adha, which means ‘feast of the sacrifice’, is observed. Eid-ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj.