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Eid al-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting Date And Time: In India, if the crescent moon is sighted on March 30, Eid will be celebrated on March 31. However, if it is seen on March 31, the festival will take place on April 1.
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Eid al-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting Date And Time: Eid al-Fitr is a significant festival for Muslims that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Ramadan is a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for self-discipline and spiritual growth. Eid al-Fitr, also called Meethi Eid, celebrates the conclusion of this month-long fast. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. This festival is one of two major Eid celebrations, with the other being Eid al-Adha, which happens in the last month of the Islamic year, Dhul Hijjah.
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Eid is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia today, March 30, following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent on March 29.
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Date & Moon Sighting In India
Eid al-Fitr in 2025 will be celebrated based on the sighting of the crescent moon. In India, if the crescent moon is sighted on March 30, Eid will be celebrated on March 31. However, if it is seen on March 31, the festival will take place on April 1.
Sehri & Iftar Time For March 30
Sehri (or Suhoor) is the pre-dawn meal that Muslims eat before beginning their fast during Ramadan. It is consumed before sunrise to provide energy for the day. The fast is then broken at sunset with the Iftar meal. Sehri and Iftar timings vary across different cities in the country based on local sunrise and sunset times.
Mumbai
- Sehri: 05:20 AM
- Iftar: 06:53 PM
Delhi
- Sehri: 04:53 AM
- Iftar: 06:41 PM
Chennai
- Sehri: 05:20 AM
- Iftar: 06:50 PM
Kolkata
- Sehri: 04:15 AM
- Iftar: 05:52 PM
Bengaluru
- Sehri: 05:06 AM
- Iftar: 06:35 PM
Hyderabad
- Sehri: 05:00 AM
- Iftar: 06:29 PM
Eid al-Fitr 2025: History
Eid al-Fitr has its roots in 624 CE when Prophet Muhammad and his companions celebrated the first Eid after winning the Battle of Badr. It is also believed that the Prophet received the first revelation of the Holy Quran during the holy month of Ramadan.
Eid ul Fitr 2025: Significance
Eid ul-Fitr is a special celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. During Ramadan, Muslims focus on prayer, reflection and helping others.
It is a time to strengthen their connection with Allah and purify their souls of any vices and impurities. Many also read the Quran to deepen their understanding of their faith. Eid is also a time for forgiveness and making peace. People greet each other to show unity and brotherhood.
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Celebrations and Rituals
- The day begins with a ritual bath followed by the morning prayer, Salat al-Fajr.
- Before getting dressed in new clothes and jewellery, families enjoy a sweet treat like dates, a tradition to start the day.
- The male members gather at the Eidgah or an open area for community prayers while women either join or pray at home.
- After the prayers, the air is filled with joy as everyone greets one another with “Eid Mubarak” and hugs each other as a symbol of love and brotherhood.
- The day is spent visiting friends and family, exchanging gifts and children look forward to receiving Eidi, money gifted for the occasion.
- Women also decorate their hands with beautiful henna designs.
- A grand feast follows where sweet dishes like Seviyan, Kheer and Phirni are served.
- Charity is an important part of Eid and Muslims give Zakat al-Fitr, an obligatory donation, to help those in need to ensure everyone can enjoy the festival.
