Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.
The announcement was made on Saturday after religious authorities confirmed the moon had been spotted. This marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the new Islamic month, Shawwal.
The declaration was shared through Haramain’s official Facebook page, a key platform for global Muslim communities. The statement confirmed that the crescent moon sighting officially signals the day of Eid.
Muslims across Saudi Arabia and many other countries that follow its moon sighting will observe the holiday with prayers, feasts, and gatherings. The day is one of the most important in the Islamic calendar, signifying the end of a month of fasting and spiritual reflection.
With the confirmation from Saudi Arabia, many nations are expected to align their celebrations with the same date, though some countries may conduct their own moon sighting before making an official declaration.