Malaysia, Brunei, UAE and Australia to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday

Malaysia has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the country on Saturday (March 29). The announcement was made by the country’s religious authorities, confirming that Muslims will observe the 30th and final fast of Ramadan on Sunday before marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal on Monday.

Similarly, Brunei has confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on March 31 (Monday), following the failure to sight the moon on Saturday. The official statement from Brunei’s religious authorities declared that the fasting month of Ramadan will last for the full 30 days before the nation celebrates Eid on the first day of Shawwal.

In Australia, the Australian Fatwa Council, along with three other prominent Islamic organisations, announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will also be observed on March 31, as no verified moon sighting was reported on Saturday. The decision aligns with the lunar calendar principles followed by Islamic scholars in the region.

The International Astronomy Centre in the UAE has confirmed that sighting the crescent moon on March 29 (Saturday) will be impossible, which means that Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 31.

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. Traditionally, the celebration begins with a special Eid prayer, followed by gatherings with family and friends, festive meals, and acts of charity.

With Malaysia, Brunei, UAE and Australia confirming the date, many other countries are also expected to declare their decisions based on local moon sightings. Meanwhile, Muslim communities worldwide await further announcements to determine the official day of Eid in their respective regions.