Saudi Arabia has announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal has been sighted, signaling the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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The announcement was made on Saturday through the official social media page of Haramain.
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“The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1446 was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025,” the statement read.
The sighting of the Shawwal crescent marks the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide.
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Many Muslim communities in various countries follow Saudi Arabia’s official moon sighting to determine the date for Eid.
Eid al-Fitr, known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is marked by communal prayers, charitable giving, and family gatherings.