Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: The festival of Eid holds special significance for the Muslim community. It is also known as Meethi Eid or Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan. On this day, people greet each other with Eid wishes, offer prayers at Eidgah, and prepare a variety of delicious dishes, including seviyan.
Most Islamic festivals are based on the lunar calendar, and their dates are determined by the sighting of the moon. Similarly, the date of Eid is confirmed only after the sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadan. This is why the exact date of Eid varies each year, depending on the moon’s appearance. Once the moon is sighted, Islamic scholars and religious organizations officially announce the date of Eid.
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Eid 2025 Date In India
If we talk about the possible date, Eid in India is expected to be celebrated on March 31 or April 1, 2025. This is because Ramadan in India began on March 2, 2025. Since Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days, Eid can be celebrated after completing the fasting period. If the moon is sighted on March 30, Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31. However, if the moon is not visible on that day, then Eid is likely to be observed on April 1, 2025.
What Are The Chances Of Celebrating Eid On March 31?
Since the date of Eid depends entirely on the sighting of the moon, let’s find out the chances of seeing the moon in India on March 30, 2025, which would allow Eid to be celebrated on March 31.
According to Islamic scholars, the moon becomes visible at an altitude of 10 degrees, although it appears very thin and small. On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the moon’s altitude in India is expected to be 14 degrees. This increases the likelihood that Eid will be celebrated in India on March 31, 2025. However, if for any reason the moon is not sighted that day, then after completing 30 days of fasting, Muslims will celebrate Eid on April 1, 2025.
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