Eid 2025: This year, Ramadan, or Ramzan in India – one of the most sacred months in Islam – began on March 2, Sunday, after the crescent moon was sighted on March 1, Saturday.
Ramadan is a 29 — or 30-day month during which practising Muslims observe Roza, or fasting. Eid-ul-Fitr, or Eid, marks the end of Ramadan, the day depending on the appearance of thecrescent.
So when is Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025 in India? Would it be celebrated on March 31, or April 1? Here’s what we know
Eid 2025: When is Eid-ul-Fitr — March 30, March 31?
Usually an Islamic month is either of 29 days or 30 days. So in Saudi Arabia, where Ramadan began on March 1, Eid-ul-Fitr would fall either on March 30 or March 31, depending the appearance of crescent a day before. In India, Eid-al-Fitr is on a day after it is in Saudi Arabia,usually.
In India, since Ramzan began on March 2, it is likely to end around March 31, if the month lasts 29 days. It would be April 1 if the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days.
So in India, Eid would be celebrated either on March 31 (Monday) or April 1 (Tuesday.)
The date Eid al-Fitr falls on is decided by the cycle of the Moon. If the crescent is sighted on March 30, then Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated the next day, which is March 31, and if the moon is sighted on March 31, then Eid would be celebrated on April 1.
Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr
Ramadan, considered as one of the five pillars of Islam, is a time for spiritual reflection and prayer for Muslims across the globe.
Eid al-Fitr is a celebration which marks the end of Ramadan.
During Eid, Muslims not only celebrate the end of fasting, but also pray to Allah to thank the almighty for the help and strength they were given throughout the month.
What does Eid mean?
Eid means: ‘feast, festival, holiday’.
Eid al-Fitr means: ‘festival of the breaking of the fast’, which marks the end of Ramzan.
Islam’s second most important festival, Eid al-Adha means, the ‘feast of the sacrifice’ which marks the end of Hajj – about 70 days after Eid-ul-Fitr.
Eid-ul-Fitr traditions
Most Muslims head to the mosque for morning prayers before starting school or work to mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. It is also traditional to wear new clothes and recite a short prayer called the takbeer on the way to the mosque.
