Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: When will Eid be celebrated in Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, and other countries?

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world eagerly anticipate Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of a month-long fast from dawn to dusk. Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri), and the exact date is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, Eid is expected to fall on March 30 (Sunday) or March 31 (Monday), depending on moon sightings across different regions.

Here's when Eid will be celebrated in various countries:

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in India

In India, Eid-ul-Fitr is most likely to be observed on March 30 (Sunday) or March 31 (Monday), depending on the moon's sighting. According to the central government’s holiday calendar, Eid is officially marked for March 31 (Monday), but the actual date will depend on the moon sighting.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in UAE

The Emirates Astronomy Society predicts that Ramadan will last a full 30 days, with March 30 being the final day of fasting. Therefore, Eid is expected to fall on March 31 (Monday). A three-day holiday will be declared, from Shawwal 1 to 3. If Ramadan extends by one more day, an additional day off will be granted.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, Eid will likely be celebrated on either March 30 or March 31, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has urged Muslims to look for the moon on Saturday evening, March 29. If the moon is sighted on that night, Eid will be declared on March 30 (Sunday). If not, Eid will be observed on March 31 (Monday).

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in Kuwait

In Kuwait, the crescent moon is expected to be sighted on March 29, which would indicate that Eid will be observed on March 30. If the moon is sighted, it will mark the beginning of a three-day holiday; if Eid is on March 31, the holiday will extend to nine days.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in Pakistan and Bangladesh

In countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, Ramadan is usually observed a day later than in the Middle East. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr in these nations is expected to be celebrated on March 31 (Monday), with the crescent moon likely being seen on March 30, marking the 29th day of Ramadan. If the moon is sighted on March 31, Eid will be celebrated on April 1 (Tuesday).

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in the US, UK, and Other Western Countries

Countries such as the US, UK, France, and Germany will rely on local moon sighting reports or announcements from Saudi Arabia to determine the date of Eid. Muslims in these regions will await the sighting of the crescent moon after Maghrib prayers to confirm the exact day of the celebration.

Eid-ul-Fitr: A Joyous Celebration

Eid-ul-Fitr, or the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. It celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from eating or drinking. This spiritual practice helps strengthen faith and bring individuals closer to Allah. Since the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the date of Eid-ul-Fitr shifts each year, making the festival a dynamic and highly anticipated occasion for Muslims worldwide.