US EditionEid al-Fitr 2025 UK moon sighting times and when date will be confirmed - Liverpool Echo
- Muslims are eagerly awaiting the crescent moon sighting that marks the start of Eid al-Fitr, which Saudi Arabia's calendar has set for Sunday, March 30.
- UK astronomers state Eid could be observed on Monday, March 31 instead.
- Confusion over Eid dates may arise as some in the UK follow Saudi reports, while others rely on local moon sightings.
- With the moon's illumination at only 0.4 percent, it is virtually impossible to sight.
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Egypt Announces Monday as the First Day of Eid al-Fitr
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa has officially declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, which signals the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr, was not sighted. The religious authority’s statement emphasizes that the moon’s failure to appear on Saturday means the holy month of fasting will complete its 30th day on Sunday, leadin…
Eid al-Fitr 2025 UK moon sighting times and when date will be confirmed - Liverpool Echo
As Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims across the UK and worldwide are eagerly awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the start of the next lunar month and the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr .
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