Eid-al-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting Live: Check dates for moon sightings in India, Saudi Arabia, among others

Eid-al-Fitr 2025: After praying for the month-long Ramadan period, Muslims around the world are now preparing for the much-awaited festival of Eid-al-Fitr.

Eid-al-Fitr, also known as the “festival of breaking the fast,” marks the end of the holy period of Ramadan. During Ramadan, devotees fast from dawn till dusk every day, calling it Roza to the almighty in search of peace, prosperity, and growth.

When is Eid-al-Fitr 2025?

In India, the holiest period for Muslims, Ramadan 2025, started on Sunday, March 2, after the crescent moon was spotted on March 1. While in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan started a day earlier, on March 1.

The date for Eid-al-Fitr 2025 will depend on when the moon is spotted in India. If the crescent moon is sighted on March 30, 2025, then Muslims across the nation will mark it as the commencement of Ramadan and celebrate Eid on Monday, March 31.

According to the customs of the Islamic lunar calendar or Hijri, the official confirmation about Eid-ul-Fitr will only come after the crescent moon is spotted. If the moon is not sighted on March 30, then the festival will be celebrated on April 1, 2025.

India usually celebrates Eid a day after Saudi Arabia as the crescent moon is first sighted in the Gulf nation, some parts of India, and a few Western nations.

Eid-al-Fitr moon sighting in Saudi Arabia

Devotees will look for the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 29. If the moon successfully appears on Saturday night, then the people of Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30.

In case the moon is not visible on Saturday night, people will celebrate Eid on March 31, and April 1 in India.

According to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the crescent moon of Shawwal will be cited on the 29th or 30th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which corresponds to March 29 or 30, as per Mint’s earlier report.

Other nations like the US, the UK, France, and Germany will follow their local moon sighting announcements from Saudi Arabia. Indian neighbours like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will follow dates similar to that in India.

Hence, moon sighting in India is expected to be visible on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Alvida Jumma 2025

Alvida Jumma is a special congregational prayer ceremony where devotees around the world offer prayers at their nearest mosques. Friday’s afternoon prayer is also known as Jumma Namaz, and considered to be special.

After the Alvida Jumma prayers, worshippers await the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, the biggest festival for the Muslim community, where people, families and communities gather together to share love and tradition.

Here are 10 Alvida Jumma Wishes:

1. As we say goodbye to Ramadan, let us carry its lessons of compassion, forgiveness, and generosity in our hearts. Alvida Jumma Mubarak 2025!

2. May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds during Ramadan and grant us a blessed Alvida Jumma. Eid Mubarak in advance!

3. May this Alvida Jumma bring you and your family closer to Allah.

4. Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Alvida Jumma with your loved ones.

5. May the spirit of this Alvida Jumma fill your heart with peace and tranquillity.

6. As the holy month comes to an end, may Allah’s grace remain with you forever. Alvida Jumma Mubarak 2025!

7. May Allah shower His blessings upon you and your family. Alvida Jumma Mubarak 2025!

8. May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds during Ramadan and grant us a blessed Alvida Jumma. Eid Mubarak in advance!

9. May this special Friday strengthen our faith and bring us closer to Allah. Jumat-ul-Wida Mubarak!

10. May Allah shower his blessings upon you and your family on this Alvida Jumma.