When the Shawwal crescent moon is sighted, Ramadan comes to an end and Eid Al Fitr 2025 begins. Different nations use different techniques for seeing the moon, such as astronomical calculations and conventional unaided eye observations.
To verify the sighting, moon sighting committees in countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar rely on professional observations and religious authorities. Eid is celebrated the day after if the crescent is visible; if not, Ramadan is prolonged to 30 days.
To maintain consistency, nations like Malaysia and Turkey frequently base their Eid dates on pre-established astronomical calculations. In the meantime, local moon sighting committees are used in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, which occasionally results in different Eid dates in different places.
Global coordination for moon sighting has improved with advances in satellite imaging and astronomy. However, the official start of Eid celebrations in each nation is still heavily influenced by religious customs.
