Moon Sighting Date, Hory, Importance & Significance of Ramzan Eid in India, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Eid ul Fitr 2025 Date India: Eid al-Fitr, commonly called Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, is one of the most significant festivals in Islam celebrated Muslims around the world. It is observed on the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Hijri, or the Islamic lunar calendar, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is observed devotees keeping Roza, that is, fasting from dawn to dusk. The day next to the last day of Ramadan is celebrated as Eid, which is why it is called the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast’. As the festival is just around the corner, here’s all you need to know.
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Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Date and Origin
In 2025, Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2, following the sighting of the crescent moon. Consequently, Eid ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Monday, March 31, in India and neighbouring countries, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. The origins of Eid ul-Fitr trace back to the Prophet Muhammad’s time when he established two major Islamic holidays: Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha.
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Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Significance and Celebrations
Eid begins with prayers early in the morning called Eid Salah, which usually take place in mosques or open grounds and is followed family gatherings for grand feasts that feature sweet dishes like Seviyan (vermicelli), Kheer, and Phirni, leading to its name, Meethi Eid.
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During this time, people exchange greetings of “Eid Mubarak” and embrace one another as a symbol of love and brotherhood while spending quality time with loved ones. This festival symbolises and provides an expression of gratitude for Allah’s mercy and blessings, celebrating unity and fostering love, kindness, and generosity within families and communities.
Muslim youths greet each other at Jama Masjid in Ludhiana. (Express Photo Gurmeet Singh)
