Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Moon Sighting Update: Festival to be Celebrated One Day After Shawwal Crescent Moon Sighting. Find Date, Timing, and More Details Here.

2 min read 2024-04-08, 10:40 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramadan Eid, is anticipated to be observed on either April 10 or 11 in India, contingent upon the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. This auspicious festival marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide.(also read: Saudi Arabia Announces Start Date of Ramadan 1445 hijri 2024 Based on Moon Sighting).

Speculations Amid Total Solar Eclipse Impact

Experts speculate that the moon sighting might be influenced by the total solar eclipse. Reports suggest that the crescent moon might not be visible shortly after the eclipse, potentially delaying the moon-sighting until April 9, 2024. Traditionally, Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated a day after the sighting of the crescent moon.(also read: Partial Visibility Total Solar Eclipse to Grace Washington on Monday).

Stay tuned for live updates on Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Moon Sighting in Different Countries

• United States: The US Naval Observatory has indicated that sighting the lunar crescent within one day of the new moon can be challenging due to its thin and low surface brightness. Typically, the crescent becomes visible to experienced observers about one day after the new moon.
• Pakistan: The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan is scheduled to convene on Tuesday evening for the Shawwal moon sighting. The Meteorological Office predicts that the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on April 10, with the Shawwal moon expected to be sighted on April 9.
• Morocco: The Islamic Affairs Ministry in Morocco has announced that the crescent moon sighting for Eid Al Fitr will take place on Tuesday.
• Australia: The Australian Fatwa Council has confirmed that the Shawwal crescent will be born on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations slated for Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
• Qatar: Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 10, in Qatar.
• Saudi Arabia: The crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, signaling that Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on April 10.

Preparations and Expectations in Saudi Arabia

Preparations are underway to sight the Shawwal crescent in Saudi Arabia at the main observatories of Sudair and Tumair. The Saudi Meteorology Department has issued a statement regarding expectations for the Shawwal crescent sighting amid a total lunar eclipse. It anticipates that visibility may not be favorable in central regions due to heavy clouds but suggests that the weather is suitable for observing the Eid al-Fitr crescent in the north and west of the Kingdom.

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Impact on Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations in India

Eid-al-Fitr falls on varying dates each year. In India, the festival is tentatively expected to be observed on April 10 or 11, depending on the moon sighting. The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia holds significant importance for Eid-al-Fitr celebrations in India. Typically, due to the time difference, India celebrates Eid a day after Saudi Arabia.

In India, Kerala is the only state where Eid-al-Fitr celebrations align with Saudi Arabia, determined by the moon sighting in the kingdom. As a result, Kerala marks Eid celebrations on the same date as Saudi Arabia.

As Muslims eagerly await the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, anticipation and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 continue across the globe. Stay updated with live reports on moon sighting and celebrate this joyous occasion with friends and family. Eid Mubarak!