Live updates: Eid al-Fitr date across the world
Most countries will observe the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to determine the official date of Eid al-Fitr.
Meanwhile, other countries, including Pakistan, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei, will observe the moon on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Egypt: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
Egypt announces that Monday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, and tomorrow, Sunday, will complete the month of Ramadan.
Sudan: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Sudan announced that Sunday, March 30th, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Syria: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The First Sharia Judge in Damascus announced that tomorrow, Sunday, is the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan in Syria, and Monday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Lebanon: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Lebanon officially announced that the country will observe Sunday as Eid al-Fitr.
Palestine: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
The Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories announces the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal, thus making tomorrow, Sunday, the first day of Eid al-Fitr in Palestine.
Jordan: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
Jordan announced that Eid Al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, March 31, 2025, as Sunday marks the final day of Ramadan.
The Grand Mufti, Dr. Ahmed Al-Hasanat, had called for the crescent sighting on Saturday, but no confirmed sighting was reported.
Several other countries have also declared Monday as the first day of Eid based on lunar observations.
Iraq: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
Iraq announced that it will observe Eid al-Fitr on Monday
Yemen: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Yemen announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal on Saturday evening.
Saudi Arabia: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Saudi Arabia announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr after the crescent moon was sighted at the Tamir Observatory.
Oman: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The Sultanate of Oman has announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be Eid al-Fitr, as the sighting of the crescent moon was not confirmed.
Iran: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
Iranian authorities have announced that Monday, March 31, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, based on astronomical calculations indicating that Saturday is the 28th of Ramadan.
Relevant authorities explained that the crescent moon of Shawwal will be visible to the naked eye on Sunday evening, meaning that Monday will complete the month of Ramadan according to the adopted Islamic calendar.
Pakistan: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
Pakistan has announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be Eid al-Fitr, according to the International Astronomy Center.
The center added that the sun is currently over Pakistan, and Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on Monday, as today is the 28th day of Ramadan in the country. The crescent moon is expected to be visible to the naked eye on Sunday.
India: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
India has announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr. According to local authorities, Saturday, March 28, 2025, is the 28th day of Ramadan in the country.
The sighting of the Shawwal moon will be visible with the naked eye on Sunday evening, confirming that Sunday will be the final day of Ramadan, with Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated on Monday.
Bangladesh: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh has officially announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr. The decision was made following the moon sighting and astronomical calculations for the start of Shawwal.
Indonesia: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The Indonesian authorities have officially declared that Monday, March 31, 2025, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Malaysia: Eid al-Fitr on March 31
The Malaysian authorities have officially announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, based on astronomical calculations and the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.
The announcement was made by the official Islamic bodies in Malaysia, confirming that Sunday, March 30, will be the completion of the Ramadan month.
Turkey: Eid al-Fitr on March 30
Turkey announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr. The Presidency of Religious Affairs in Turkey confirmed the date based on astronomical calculations and the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.
According to the official statement, Eid prayers will take place in several Turkish cities at the following times:
- Ankara: 7:07 AM
- Istanbul: 7:22 AM
- Izmir: 7:30 AM
On this occasion, Turkish authorities extended their congratulations to Muslims in Turkey and the Islamic world, wishing everyone a joyous Eid.
Eid al-Fitr on March 30 in Russia
the Cathedral Mosque in Moscow, under the Russian Government's Department of Muslim Affairs announced that the first day of Eid will be Sunday, March 30.
Eid al-Fitr on March 31 in Australia, Malaysia, and Brunei
Australia, Malaysia, and Brunei have announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
The Australian Fatwa Council confirmed that Sunday will mark the last day of Ramadan, with Eid starting on Monday. Similarly, both Malaysia and Brunei declared, based on astronomical calculations and moon sightings, that Eid will begin on March 31.
In a statement, the respective authorities confirmed that the moon sighting for Shawwal would be visible to the naked eye on Saturday, marking the beginning of Eid celebrations. The governments of Malaysia and Brunei extended their heartfelt congratulations to Muslims worldwide.
