Eid ul-Fitr 2025 is approaching with moon sightings expected to determine the celebration date. Ramadan began on different dates globally, affecting the timing of Eid. UK astronomers predict Eid may fall on March 31, while Saudi Arabia has marked Sunday as Eid. Live updates will follow the moon sighting and Eid events.
As the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing for the end of Ramadan, anticipated to conclude in 2025 with the sighting of the moon. The commencement of Shawwal will hinge on whether the crescent moon is observed tonight, impacting whether Eid is celebrated on Sunday or Monday.
The start of Ramadan this year varied globally; it either began on March 1 or March 2, depending on local moon sightings. Some countries, including Saudi Arabia, initiated Ramadan on March 1, having sighted the moon earlier, while the UK began on March 2 due to the moon not being visible until then.
In the UK, many Muslims align their celebrations with either Saudi Arabia or Morocco, leading to potential differences in Eid observation dates. Those who witness the moon on Saturday, March 29, will celebrate Eid on March 30, while others will do so the following day. UK astronomers have indicated that visibility of the moon will be unlikely on Saturday night, suggesting Eid may fall on Monday, March 31.
Despite these predictions, Saudi Arabia has already designated Sunday as the official start of Eid, based on their established national calendar. Observers in Saudi Arabia are expected to see the crescent moon on Sunday evening, signaling the end of Ramadan at sunset, with Eid celebrations then occurring on Monday, March 31.
We will provide live updates on the moon sighting tonight and the various Eid events taking place in London.
As we await confirmation from the moon sighting, the conflicting forecasts highlight the complexities surrounding the lunar calendar and its observance worldwide, especially with Saudi Arabia’s advance declaration of Eid. The community remains hopeful for clear skies on Sunday evening to confirm the lunar sighting and officially conclude the month of Ramadan.
In summary, the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr for 2025 is contingent upon the crescent moon sighting, which will determine whether the festivities commence on Sunday or Monday. While predictions suggest Eid could fall on March 31 in the UK and elsewhere, Saudi Arabia’s advance declaration of Eid on Sunday adds an element of uncertainty. The variances in moon sighting further reflect the diverse practices among Muslim communities worldwide as they prepare for this significant occasion.
Original Source: www.mylondon.news
