Eid Al Fitr 2025

UAE urges residents to sight Shawwal crescent on Saturday evening

March 27, 2025
UAE urges residents to sight Shawwal crescent on Saturday evening

The UAE Fatwa Council has called upon Muslims throughout the country to take part in the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of Saturday, Ramadan 29, 1446 AH, which corresponds to March 29, 2025.

The council emphasized the importance of reporting any sightings—whether seen with the naked eye or through binoculars—to the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee. This verification process is crucial in determining the end of Ramadan and the official start of Eid Al Fitr, the festive occasion that marks the conclusion of a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual devotion.

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  • Saudi Arabia has also urged Muslims to observe the Shawwal crescent on Saturday.

  • The UAE's Eid holidays could extend to either four or five days, depending on the moon sighting.

  • There is anticipation over whether Eid Al Fitr 2025 will fall on March 30 or 31.

  • A detailed explanation of Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar is available.

Following Maghrib (sunset) prayers on Saturday, the Moon-Sighting Committee will convene to assess testimonies and officially declare the commencement date of Eid Al Fitr based on the moon’s visibility.

Muslims in the UAE and worldwide eagerly await this announcement, as it signifies the beginning of one of Islam’s most joyous and significant celebrations.

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