Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Will India celebrate Eid on March 31 or April 1? Here's what we know
When will Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 be celebrated in India? On March 31 or April 1? Read
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: As the holy month of Ramadan *is coming to an end, anticipation is building around the date of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in India. The festival, which marks the end of the month-long fasting period, is observed after the crescent moon is sighted—making its exact date dependent on lunar visibility.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: When to celebrate?
In 2025, Ramadan began in India on Sunday, March 2, following the moon sighting on Saturday, March 1. Since the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the month of Ramadan could last either 29 or 30 days.
- If Ramadan completes 29 days, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31.
- If the fasting month extends to 30 days, then Eid will fall on Tuesday, April 1.
Thus, Eid-ul-Fitr in India is expected on either March 31 or April 1, depending on the crescent moon sighting at the end of Ramadan.
Crescent Moon Sighting: Significance & global context
In Islamic tradition, the sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of a new month. For Eid, the crescent moon must be seen to declare the end of Ramadan.
In countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Pakistan, where Ramadan began a day earlier on March 1, Eid could be observed on March 30 or March 31. India usually celebrates Eid a day after Saudi Arabia, based on moon visibility.
Why is EID celebrated?
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals in Islam. It commemorates the completion of Ramadan, a sacred month dedicated to fasting (Roza), prayer and spiritual reflection. The festival is a time of joy, gratitude, and community celebration.
Muslims thank Allah for the strength and patience shown during the month of fasting and come together for special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity.
Eid traditions & celebrations
On Eid morning, it is customary for Muslims to:
- Offer Eid prayers at the mosque before heading to work or school
- Wear new clothes and recite the Takbeer, a short prayer praising Allah
- Share meals and sweets with family, friends, and neighbours
- Give Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable donation to the needy
What does ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ signify?
The term Eid translates to 'festival' or 'celebration.' Eid-ul-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast,' marking the end of Ramadan. It is the first of the two major Islamic festivals, the second being Eid-ul-Adha, or the 'festival of sacrifice,' which occurs approximately 70 days after Eid-ul-Fitr.
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