Eid ul Fitr moonsightings are taking place this weekend across the world including in Saudi Arabia, the UK, Morocco, Pakistan and India.

Saudi Arabia was among the first to announce the date of Eid on Saturday, saying the crescent moon had been sighted, which brings Ramadan to an end. Eid ul Fitr will, therefore, start for Saudi citizens on Sunday, March 30.

Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham is also following this date for its huge public celebrations, which will take place in Small Heath Park on Sunday.

Across the globe, Eid will be either on Sunday or Monday. The split date is due to some starting Ramadan a day later than others as well as variations in the visibility of the crescent.

While some in the UK align themselves with Saudi Arabia, others including the UK Ahlus Sunnah Moonsighting Board, based in Birmingham, urge people to look for the moon locally and say the date to do so will be Sunday, March 30.

BirminghamLive is bringing all the latest updates on Eid ul Fitr 2025 moonsightings and dates from the UK and around the world. Whatever day you end up celebrating, we wish you Eid Mubarak.

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Officials remind worshippers of Eid ul Fitr traditions to follow

Green Lane Mosque in Birmingham has reminded people of the Islamic traditions - known as sunnah - they should try to follow for Eid ul Fitr. The mosque is holding a huge Eid event in the city's Small Heath Park on Sunday, March 30, starting with prayers at 9am.

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Nigeria announces date for Eid ul Fitr 2025 after moonsighting

Nigeria has announced its date for Eid ul Fitr 2025.

Officials said the crescent moon was sighted in Nigeria today.

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has therefore announced that Ramadan will end and Eid will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30.

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Huge Eid celebrations in Birmingham on Sunday, March 30

Worshippers in Birmingham and further afield are being invited to huge celebrations for Eid ul Fitr in the city tomorrow.

The 'Eid in the Park' event, at Small Heath Park, will begin with prayers at 9am and there will also be a funfair. The weather forecast looks good, with sunny intervals turning into clear sunshine. More details here - and see the social media post below.

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Turkey declares Eid ul Fitr date for 2025

Turkey has also announced its Eid ul Fitr date.

The Presidency of Religious Affairs said that Sunday, March 30, will be the first day of Eid ul Fitr 2025, "based on astronomical calculations and the sighting of the Shawwal crescent."

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Iraq set to observe Eid ul Fitr 2025 on different days

Muslims in Iraq will observe Eid ul Fitr on two different days because of conflicting announcements.

Local news sources said that the Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Endowments declared Eid as Sunday, March 30, while the country's Sunni Endowment stated that Monday, March 31, would be the first day of Eid.

A further ruling on the date of Eid for Shia Muslims in Iraq has not yet been issued.

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Egypt announces date for Eid ul Fitr 2025

Egypt has announced its Eid ul Fitr date for 2025.

News outlet Egypt Today reported that Monday, March 31, will be the first day of Eid in Egypt, following the "unsuccessful sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon."

It means there will be one more day of fasting on Sunday before the festivities can begin.

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Birmingham Eid ul Fitr celebrations confirmed for Sunday

Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham, which organises the city's Eid ul Fitr celebrations, has confirmed this year's event in Small Heath Park.

The mosque follows the dates declared in Saudi Arabia and so it will holding its Eid in the Park event tomorrow - Sunday, March 30. Prayers will begin at 9am.

Read more here

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More details on Saudi Arabia's Eid ul Fitr declaration

Saudi Arabia today declared the date of Eid ul Fitr 2025.

It followed earlier reports that the moon was not expected to be visible but Saudi officials would somehow manage to sight the crescent anyway.

Some have criticised these "impossible" moonsightings but Saudi Arabia said it all depended on weather conditions and there was a brief window of up to eight minutes for getting a glimpse of the crescent.

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Eid ul Fitr 2025 date announced in Oman

The date of Eid ul Fitr 2025 has also been announced in Oman.

The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman said Monday, March 31, 2025, would be the first day of Eid ul Fitr.

The Times of Oman reported that the moonsighting committee convened on Saturday, March 29, but no verified crescent moon sightings were reported. This means Ramadan goes on for one more day before the Eid festivities can begin on Monday.

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Eid ul Fitr 2025 announced for United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has announced the date of Eid ul Fitr 2025. It will be Sunday, March 30.

The announcement came after the country's moonsighting committee met on the evening of Saturday, March 29 and said it had seen the crescent moon.

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent officially heralds the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid ul Fitr.

The UAE sent out several AI-powered drones from the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory for the moonsighting, DubaiEye 103.8 reported.

Eid ul Fitr holidays for UAE will be from Sunday, March 30, to Tuesday, April 1.

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Police issue anti-social behaviour warning for Eid ul Fitr festivities

Police say they "will not tolerate" anti-social behaviour or people who "cause misery" as communities prepare for Eid ul Fitr 2025.

In previous years, West Midlands Police received reports of anti-social behaviour, noise and nuisance in Birmingham, caused by vehicles being driven recklessly, blaring music and using their car horns into the early hours throughout Eid. As a result of that feedback, a police operation took place last year on the night before Eid.

The force said it was committed to ensuring the community can "celebrate safely with friends and family" for Chaand Raat and Eid ul Fitr and has promised to crack down on anti-social behaviour. This year, Birmingham City Council officially enforced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Coventry Road area of the city.

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Eid ul Fitr 2025 date announced in Saudi Arabia

The date of Eid ul Fitr 2025 has been announced in Saudi Arabia.

Officials said: "The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th March 2025."

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Eid moonsightings taking place across Saudi Arabia

Officials are trying to spot the crescent moon at 10 astronomical observatories across Saudi Arabia.

Clear skies across the country mean there's a good chance of seeing the crescent if it is at all visible.

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Eid moon 'visible for just 8 minutes' in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia moonsighting officials say the skies are perfectly clear for sighting the Shawwal crescent and are taking their positions to begin observations. If the moon is seen, then Ramadan will end and it will be Eid ul Fitr 2025 on Sunday, March 30.

One local TV reporter said: "Many crescent observers expect the Shawwal Crescent to remain visible on the horizon for 7 to 8 minutes — a brief window to confirm its presence. Its sighting depends on the clarity of the skies."

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Saudi Arabia prepares for Eid ul Fitr 2025 moonsightings

Saudi Arabia is getting ready for its Eid ul Fitr moonsightings.

It's the 29th day of Ramadan in the country so this is when attempts must be made to sight the crescent.

Astronomical data says the moon should not be visible but many believe Saudi Arabia may still report a sighting anyway.

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Saudi officials have 'differences of opinion' on Eid ul Fitr 2025 date

Officials in Saudi Arabia are divided over the date for Eid ul Fitr 2025, according to reports.

Some astronomers believe Eid ul Fitr will be on Sunday, but others say it will be Monday.

Opinions that say Eid is on Sunday: Al-Ojairi Astronomical Center, Abdullah Al-Misnad, Abdullah Al-Asimi, Adel Al-Saadoun, Abdullah Al-Khudairi.

Opinions that say Eid is on Monday: Astronomer Badr Al-Omira, Abdullah Al-Jazaa, International Astronomy Center.

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Eid on the same day - could it happen?

No official announcements have yet been made about Eid ul Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or other countries in the Middle East or Asia, but some believe "the entire Muslim world" will end up observing Eid on the same day this year.

That's on the basis of moon visibility information. But we've not yet had the official declarations.

https://x.com/Sfaisalafridi/status/1905954178528420231

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Trinidad and Tobago declare Eid 2025 holidays

Eid ul Fitr 2025 holidays have apparently been declared in Trinidad and Tobago.

According to a post on X, the president issued a statement that Sunday, March 30, would be the holiday date for Eid ul Fitr 2025.

The following two days, March 31 and April 1, will also be public holidays, the first one for Eid and the second one for Shouter Baptist Liberation Day.

No mention was made of moonsightings, just the public holidays. Astronomical data indicates the moon won't be visible anywhere in the Caribbean today, so it's not clear what was the basis for the Eid decisions.

https://x.com/SykoKidSyd/status/1904885687289102558

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Watch out for impact of UK clock change on Ramadan and Eid this weekend

For anyone in the UK who will still be observing Ramadan on Sunday, March 30, remember the clocks change in the early hours of Sunday and will alter all the prayer and meal times.

More about the effects of the clock change on Ramadan/Eid here

More about the UK's spring clock change including the exact day and time to do it here

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USA mosque announces Eid date, prayers and celebrations for its worshippers

Masjid Bilal (Muslim Society Of Jersey Shore) in New Jersey, USA, has announced the Eid dates for its local congregation.

It posted "Eid is Sunday, March 30, 2025" and gave the timings of local prayers. For the celebrations, it is offering free food, goody bags and children's activities.

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Pakistan makes its Eid ul Fitr 2025 predictions

People in Pakistan will be looking for the Eid moon on Sunday and are expecting to observe Eid ul Fitr 2025 on Monday, March 31.

That's their 29th day of Ramadan, the time when moonsightings must be carried out. Pakistan began its Ramadan fasting on March 2, a day later than Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

The country's national space agency, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), says the new moon of Shawwal (the next month after Ramadan and the starting point for Eid) will be born at 3.58pm on March 29.

By sunset on March 30, when Pakistan moonsightings will take place, the moon will be 27 hours old so its first slim crescent should be visible.

SUPARCO says it therefore expects that Ramadan will run for 29 days this year in Pakistan, and Eid ul Fitr 2025 will be observed on March 31.

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Nigeria to look for moon today as it announces two days of Eid holidays

People in Nigeria have been urged to look for the crescent moon today, March 29.

The country's leaders have also announced two days of public holidays for the celebrations.

The Federal Government of Nigeria declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid ul Fitr celebrations.

Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has asked Muslims across the country to look for the crescent moon on Saturday, March 29.

A statement read: "March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan, making it the first possible day for moon sighting. The Sultan has urged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers."

If the new moon is confirmed, it will herald the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the next month, Shawwal, which starts with the Eid festivities.

The Sultanate Council said it would make a final decision on Eid ul Fitr 2025 based on verified moon sightings.

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Brunei announces it will observe Eid ul Fitr on Monday

The Asian country of Brunei has declared that Eid ul Fitr will be on Monday, March 31, based on forecasts of moon visibility.

The 29th day of the month of Ramadan, when moonsightings should take place, will be on Sunday for those in Brunei, a day later than in some other places such as Saudi Arabia.

Ahead of this, officials in Brunei - a tiny nation on the island of Borneo - have already officially confirmed that Eid will be Monday because the moon will be visible tomorrow to the naked eye.

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We could be heading for another 'split Eid'

UK moonsighting group New Crescent Society reckons we may be heading for another 'split Eid' - meaning Eid ul Fitr is on two different dates, depending on location and which specific declarations you follow.

For some, Eid may be on Sunday, March 30; for others, it will be on Monday, March 31.

The New Crescent Society said: "It looks like we are heading into another split Eid this year, though we will know for sure this weekend. This year is very controversial, as the split is likely to be caused by an 'impossible' moonsighting in Saudi.

"These phantom moon sightings are almost annual occurrences and seem to align with their preprinted Umm al Qura calendar - a calendar which does not match lunar visibility."

Read more here

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Some to wait for moonsighting in Australia despite announcement

Although a national body announced the date of Eid in Australia, some will still wait for the moonsighting before making a decision.

Based on astronomical calculations, rather than an actual moonsighting, the Australian Fatwa Council predicted Eid would take place on Monday, March 31.

However, the Al-Tawhid Centre in Sydney says it will hold a moonsighting at sunset tonight.

If the crescent isn't seen on March 29, it will consult nearby countries, such as Indonesia, to see if they've glimpsed the moon, before making its decision.

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UK guidance on Eid dates

Unlike other countries around the world, the United Kingdom has no government moonsighting committee to make announcements.

Many British moonsighting groups urge people to look for the crescent here in the UK.

If it's supposed to be visible but has been obscured by cloudy skies, they then turn to declarations from Britain's nearest Islamic neighbour, Morocco, whose time zone is aligned with the UK.

Alternatively, many people await the news from Saudi Arabia for guidance.

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What is Eid ul Fitr?

Charity Islamic Relif describes Eid ul Fitr as a 'special occasion for Muslims and a time for celebration with family and loved ones'.

Eid ul-Fitr occurs at the end of the month of Ramadan each year.

Eid is one day but celebrations can last for up to three days in many Muslim countries.

The word Eid translates as “the festival of breaking the fast”, marking the end of Ramadan, in which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk.

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Dunelm item 'brilliant for family gatherings and parties'

The end of Ramadan brings families together in a time of celebration.

Dunelm is currently selling a £65 chocolate fountain which might make the 'perfect' gift or celebration.

One review of the item said: : "Great fun especially at parties. Very easy to use and clean, also perfect as a gift as it looks great."

Click here for more information.

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Around the world celebrations

The global celebration to mark the end of Ramadan will take place all around the world, including in Africa.

Photographers in Senegal, Nigeria and South Africa documented Ramadan this year and in the past.

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Eid celebrations across the country

Outside of Birmingham, the United Kingdom is preparing for the end of Ramadan.

In the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, history was made as Brick Lane and Banglatown was lit up with Eid Mubarak lights for the first time.

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfer Rahman said he was 'delighted' his community could celebrate Eid in such a visible way.

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