March 30 or 31 March? Learn to see the moon of Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia, UAE, America

Eid 2025: Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as sweet Eid, is an important festival in Islam. It is celebrated at the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. The date of this festival depends on the appearance of the moon.

According to the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal month after Ramadan. The date of Eid is fixed on the basis of the status of the moon. If the moon appears on the night of 30 March 2025, Eid will be celebrated on 31 March 2025. At the same time, if the moon is seen on 31 March 2025, then Eid will be celebrated on 1 April 2025. For this reason, the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined only after the appearance of the moon.

Preparations started around the world

The Middle East including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as Western countries like America, Britain, France and Germany, have started preparations for March 29. It is believed that the moon of Eid can be seen on this day. If the moon is seen on this day, then Eid will be celebrated on 30 March.

Eid-ul-Fitr holiday

Various governments around the world have announced special holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, so that people can enjoy this holy festival with their families.

Saudi Arabia has declared an official holiday of four days from March 30 to April 2. Work will start again from April 3. If it is linked to the weekly holiday of Friday-Saturday, private sector employees can avail a total of six days of leave.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed a three -day holiday from Shawwal 1 to 3. If Ramadan lasts for 30 days, an additional holiday will also be given.

Kuwait has arranged flexible holidays-Eid falls on March 30, then there will be a three-day holiday, while if Eid is celebrated on 31 March, a total of nine days will be given.

Other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries including Qatar and Bahrain have also announced holidays for three to six days.

Eid-ul-Fitr has special importance

Eid-ul-Fitr has special significance in the religion of Islam. Fasting is kept in the holy month of Ramadan. Usually this month is 30 days, which starts and ends with the moon of the moon.

During Ramadan, people of the Muslim community fasten and worship Allah. They do not consume food and water during fasting. Rosa starts with the morning urban and ends with the evening Iftari.