Eid-ul-Fitr is a sacred and important festival for Muslims around the world. It is also known as Eid and marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar.
However, its exact date depends on the sighting of the moon, due to which it is celebrated on different days around the world. This year, Eid is likely to be celebrated on March 30 (Sunday) or March 31 (Monday) in India. So let’s know when Eid will be celebrated in India and Arab countries and what is the significance of moon sighting.
When will the moon be seen
The determination of Eid in India depends on the sighting of the moon. If the Shawwal moon is visible on the evening of March 30, then Eid will be celebrated on March 31 (Monday). If the moon is visible on the evening of March 31, then Eid will be celebrated on April 1 (Tuesday).
According to the central government’s holiday calendar, the Eid holiday is on March 31 (Monday). Therefore, most people are likely to celebrate Eid on March 31, but the final decision will be taken only after the moon is sighted.
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When will the Eid moon be seen in Arab countries
A large population of Muslim community lives in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries of the Middle East as well as Western countries. Ramadan started in Saudi Arabia on March 1, according to which Eid-ul-Fitr can be celebrated there on March 30 or 31.
The UAE government has already announced the Eid holidays. If Ramadan ends on March 30, then the holidays there can be extended till April 2. The moon monitoring committee in the UAE will start the work of seeing the Eid moon on March 29. If the moon is seen in the evening of the same day, then the Eid holidays will be on March 30, 31, and April 1.
Determination of the date of Eid
The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, and each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. The determination of the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal also depends on the sighting of the moon.
Therefore, Muslims around the world eagerly wait for the sighting of the moon to know the exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid is officially announced only after the sighting of the moon and the festival is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm the next day.
A festival of happiness and brotherhood
Eid-ul-Fitr is not just a festival, but it is a symbol of unity, love and brotherhood of the community. It is a day to thank Allah and celebrate after fasting during the month of Ramadan. On this day, Muslims offer morning prayers, hug each other, and make sweet dishes like seviyan. Eidi is given to children and donations are made to the poor. This festival brings happiness to everyone and increases mutual harmony.
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