Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31
In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad on Sunday for sighting of Shawwal 1446 Hijri moon.
Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh have officially declared that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday, March 29.
This means Ramadan will complete its full 30 days in these countries, leading to the Eid festivities the following day.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Western countries are likely to observe Eid on Sunday, March 30, depending on the moon sighting reports after Maghrib prayers on Saturday.
This difference in dates arises from variations in moon sighting practices, with some regions relying on physical sightings and others using astronomical calculations.
On the other hand, South Asian countries like India and Pakistan are also expected to celebrate Eid on Monday, March 31, aligning with the moon sighting results in their respective regions.
In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad on Sunday for sighting of Shawwal 1446 Hijri, Eid-ul-Fitr, Moon.
Chairman of the Committee, Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, will preside over the meeting.
The Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately at their respective headquarters for sighting of the Eid-ul-Fitr Moon.
According to SUPARCO, the new moon of Shawwal will be formed on March 29 at 3:58 PM (Pakistan time). By sunset on March 30, the moon’s age will be approximately 27 hours, making it visible in Pakistan.
In Pakistan, it is expected that Ramadan will be of 29 days this year, and Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be observed on March 31 in the country.
Regarding Saudi Arabia, SUPARCO has predicted that the likelihood of seeing the moon on March 29 is almost negligible. By sunset in Makkah, the moon’s age will be only five hours, making it difficult to see.
Therefore, Shawwal’s moon is expected to be visible in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East on March 30, with Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 falling on March 31 in the region.
