Eid 2025 Moon Sighting: Anticipated Dates for Saudi Arabia, UK, and Morocco
The article discusses the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr in 2025, focusing on when the Shawwal moon can be sighted in Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Morocco. It notes the split Ramadan timings which affect potential Eid dates and cites the UK’s HM Nautical Almanac Office on moon visibility, highlighting the likelihood of Eid being on March 31 for the UK., while Saudi Arabia has set it for March 30.
Eid ul-Fitr will soon be upon us as Ramadan 2025 concludes. The sighting of the Shawwal moon is crucial in determining the exact date of Eid, which may either fall on Sunday or Monday, depending on varying lunar sightings reported by UK astronomy experts.
Throughout the UK and globally, Muslims will anticipate the appearance of the crescent moon, signaling the conclusion of Ramadan. This year has seen a ‘split Ramadan’, with countries commencing their fasting periods on either March 1 or March 2, based on local moon sighting results. For instance, Saudi Arabia observed the moon on February 28, allowing Ramadan to start on March 1, while the UK did not witness the moon until March 2.
Many British Muslims tend to synchronize their Eid celebrations with those of Saudi Arabia or Morocco, potentially resulting in different Eid dates across the UK. Since the moon must be sighted on the 29th of Ramadan, the respective Eid dates will be influenced by initial Ramadan observations, with the moon being sighted on either March 29 or March 30, depending on the location.
Although experts in the UK assert that the moon will not be observable in Britain or the Middle East on Saturday night, suggesting Eid is likely to be on Monday, March 31, Saudi Arabia has already declared that Eid will begin on Sunday, presumably following a prearranged national calendar.
To assist with moon sighting announcements, the UK’s HM Nautical Almanac Office has released specific dates and times for potential moon visibility. The likelihood of sighting the moon without instruments may only be possible in the northernmost regions of the east coast of the USA and Canada; globally, most will have to await confirmation on Sunday.
For those wishing to view the crescent moon in London, sunset on Sunday will occur at 7:31 PM, followed by moonset at 9:28 PM. On Monday, sunset is at 7:33 PM with moonset at 11:03 PM. Comprehensive details regarding moon sighting times can be found in the chart provided by HM Nautical Almanac Office.
Eid ul-Fitr may take place on either March 30 or 31, 2025, based on lunar sightings that vary by location. While the UK experts suggest that moon visibility will prevent sighting on March 30, Saudi Arabia’s pre-established calendar indicates Eid will be celebrated on March 30. Muslims are encouraged to check local sightings while awaiting official announcements.
Original Source: www.mylondon.news
