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\nEid ul Fitr, the joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. In 2025, Muslims worldwide will eagerly await the sighting of the Shawwal moon to confirm the exact date of Eid. Saudi Arabia, home to the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina, plays a crucial role in moon sighting announcements, influencing Eid celebrations globally.<\/p>\n
This blog post covers key details about Eid ul Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia, including moon sighting traditions, the last day of Ramadan, and Eid dates in the USA.<\/p>\n
1. Saudi Arabia Moon Sighting for Eid ul Fitr 2025<\/strong> In 2025, Ramadan started on February 28, meaning Eid ul Fitr will likely fall on March 30 or 31, depending on the moon sighting.<\/p>\n Ramadan 2025 is expected to last 29 or 30 days, concluding on: The official announcement will come from Saudi authorities after moon sighting.<\/p>\n The final day of Ramadan is marked by intense prayers, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), and preparations for Eid. Muslims engage in: 4. Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n Saudi Gazette report on 29 March 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n RIYADH \u2014\u00a0The Royal Court announced on Saturday that the Supreme Court has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH.<\/p>\n The decision came after the crescent moon of Shawwal was sighted in several locations across the Kingdom, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.<\/p>\n Eid Al Fitr will be observed across Saudi Arabia with special prayers on Sunday morning, followed by festive celebrations with family and community.<\/p>\n Celebrations include: <\/p>\n The USA follows moon sighting announcements from local Islamic authorities or Saudi Arabia. Depending on the decision: Muslims in the US celebrate with prayers, community events, and festive meals.<\/p>\n Eid ul Fitr 2025 will be a moment of joy and gratitude for Muslims worldwide. With Saudi Arabia leading the moon sighting process, the exact date will be confirmed closer to the end of Ramadan. Whether in Saudi Arabia, the USA, or elsewhere, Eid brings communities together in prayer, charity, and celebration.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for official announcements, and may this Eid be filled with blessings and happiness for all! **Eid Mubarak!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Desk Report : Eid ul Fitr, the joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. In 2025, Muslims worldwide will eagerly await the sighting of the Shawwal moon to confirm the exact date of Eid. Saudi Arabia, home to the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina, plays […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[131],"tags":[793,85,776],"class_list":["post-2871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-news","tag-eid-al-fitr","tag-saudi-arabia","tag-usa"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe Islamic calendar is lunar-based, meaning Eid ul Fitr begins only after the new moon of Shawwal is sighted. In Saudi Arabia, the **Supreme Court calls for moon sighting reports** from witnesses across the country. If the moon is seen, Eid is declared for the next day; otherwise, Ramadan completes 30 days, and Eid is celebrated the following day.<\/p>\n2. When Does Ramadan End in 2025?<\/h2>\n
\n– March 29, 2025 (if the moon is sighted on the 29th night)
\n– March 30, 2025 (if the moon is not seen, completing 30 days of fasting)<\/p>\n3. Last Day of Ramadan 2025<\/h2>\n
\n– Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) prayers
\n– Final Taraweeh prayers
\n– Distributing Fitrana (obligatory charity before Eid)<\/p>\nSaudi Arab announced Sunday as first day of Eid Al Fitr : saudigazette<\/h1>\n
\n– Eid prayers at mosques and open grounds
\n– Family gatherings and feasts
\n– Gift exchanges (Eidi) and charity<\/p>\n5. When Is Eid al-Fitr 2025 in the USA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n– March 30, 2025 (if following Saudi Arabia\u2019s sighting)
\n– March 31, 2025 (if following local moon sighting or completing 30 days)<\/p>\n