Global Observance of Eid ul Fitr: Celebrations Across Nations

Eid ul Fitr prayers were observed in multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and UAE, following the Shawwal moon sighting. Celebrations also took place in Qatar, Kuwait, and others. Pakistan’s Bohra community celebrated, while various countries confirmed March 31 as Eid due to moon sighting results. This festival marks the conclusion of Ramadan, celebrated significantly in many nations.

On Sunday, various countries around the world celebrated Eid ul Fitr, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This festive occasion is marked by prayers and community gatherings, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Saturday. Other countries partaking in the celebrations include Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen, and Palestine.

Eid ul Fitr signifies the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and its timing relies on the lunar Islamic calendar. In addition to the mentioned nations, Muslims in the United States and Canada are also celebrating today, contingent upon local moon sighting announcements.

In Pakistan, the Bohra community held congregational prayers in several areas including Karachi’s Saddar and Soldier Bazaar. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet later to determine if Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, while Afghan refugees in Pakistan are already observing the festival today.

Countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr will occur on March 31, 2025, due to the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Saturday. Bangladesh’s National Moon Sighting Committee confirmed that Sunday remains the 30th day of Ramadan.

Iraq will also celebrate Eid on Monday, though some groups in Iraq conducted prayers on Sunday. In India, expectations for crescent visibility on Sunday suggest a Monday celebration, while Malaysia’s International Astronomy Centre indicated that the crescent will be observable that day. Similarly, Brunei confirmed the moon’s visibility, and the Australian Fatwa Council designated March 31 as Eid, acknowledging the moon’s new phase after Saturday’s sunset.

In summary, Eid ul Fitr is being celebrated globally with significant participation in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, and beyond. The date of the festival is contingent upon the sighting of the Shawwal moon, with countries like Bangladesh, India, and Australia officially determining their celebration dates. The observance of this important occasion reflects unity and faith within the Muslim community worldwide.

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