EID 2025: Will it be on March 30th or 31? EID-UL-FITR MOON sighting date for Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, USA, Great Britain, Germany, France

While the crescent moon is preparing for the night sky, millions of Muslims around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Eid-Ul-Fitr or Eid al-Fitr, the cheerful festival that marks the end of the Ramadan, depending on the viewing of the Neumondes. With celebrations that extend across countries and cultures, Eid al-Fitr is not only a religious event, but also a global celebration of unity, gratitude and generosity.

Eid-Ulfitr 2025 date for the Middle East and West

In contrast to public holidays with a fixed date, the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle and makes the moon a decisive aspect of determining the exact month and the exact oath date. Shawwal is the month that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr follow is the first day of Shawwal.

The Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait as well as Western nations such as the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany, will prepare for the traditional moon event on the evening of the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH. This corresponds to March 29, 2025 and the Saudi Colonel Court and the moon procurement committees in the Middle East and in the west will search for the Maghrib prayers for the crescent moon of Shawwal.

If the crescent moon is discovered in the 29th night of Ramadan, ie March 29, 2025, Eid will fall on March 30th. However, if the moon remains invisible, Ramadan will complete 30 days this year and Eid will be celebrated in these countries on March 31, 2025.

Eid al-Fitr holiday

Governments all over the world have announced special holidays for oath and gave families enough time to compile and celebrate.

• Saudi Arabia initiated a four-day break from March 30 to April 2. The work will be resumed on April 3. In combination with the Friday Saturday weekend, employees in the private sector could enjoy a six-day holiday.
• The United Arab Emirates confirmed a three -day holiday from Shawwal 1 to 3, with an additional day off if Ramadan lasts 30 days.
• Kuwait has flexible holidays in the day when Eid falls on March 30th and a generous nine-day break when Eid is on March 31.
• Other countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including Qatar and Bahrain, have also announced holidays in the range of three to six days.

Eid al-Fitr is a time of deep spiritual importance that marks the end of a month of fasting, prayer and self-discipline, according to which families gather for Grand Feasts, put on their best clothes and visit mosques for special oath prayers. An important tradition of oath is to give Zakat al-Fitr, a non-profit donation that ensures that the less happy can also take part in the celebrations.

Houses come to life with warmth and hospitality when relatives and friends swap Eidi (gifts and money), enjoy traditional delicacies and think about the lessons of Ramadan. Regardless of whether it is the aromatic Khurma in South Asia or the scaly pastries from Maamoul in the Middle East, the food plays a central role in the celebrations and contributes to joy and belonging.

So when the moon opens and the celebrations begin, let us embrace the spirit of oath with open hearts and spread joy, love and kindness. Eid Mubarak!