Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated as a significant festival in the entire Muslim nation and is also known as Eid-ul-Fitr, Methi Eid, and Eid-ul-Fitr. It is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting.
However, Chand Raat is an Urdu word used in South Asian culture, especially in countries worldwide, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, to refer to the day before Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-ul-Azha. This night is significant for Muslims as it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated the following day.
It is a significant and joyous occasion that unites Muslims around the world. After Ramadan, the Shawwal moon can be sighted on different dates in different countries, leading to variations in Eid-ul-Fitr worldwide.
Eid-ul-Fitr Moon Sighting 2024: Eid-ul-Fitr Moon Sighting dates in UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Countries
In Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran and the UK, the Supreme Court has called on all Muslims to observe the new crescent on the evening of April 8, 2024. Moon sighting in these countries will ensure that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 9, 2024.
However, if the moon is not sighted on April 8, the crescent moon will be sought on April 9 and otherwise on April 9. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 10, 2024, indicating that Muslims will fast for 30 days instead of 29 this Ramadan.
Eid UL Fitr Moon Sighting Dua
“O Allah, let the crescent moon shine over us with security and faith, with peace and Islam, and with ability, for us to practice such actions you love.
Moon Sighting Today in Saudi Arabia
On Monday, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced the day of sighting the crescent moon of the month of Shawwal on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The court called on all Muslims and experts in Saudi Arabia to look at the moon of the month of Shawwal at the end of Ramadan. Astronomers and religious committees are expected to declare the Shawwal crescent not visible tomorrow night.
According to astronomical experts, if the moon is not sighted on Monday, Eid al-Fitr will be on Wednesday, April 10, the expected date for most countries. Among these countries is Morocco, which is expected to see the Eid al-Fitr crescent moon on Tuesday.
Ramadan began on March 11 in Morocco, so it will be completed in 29 days this year if Wednesday is confirmed as Eid al-Fitr. However, Saudi Arabia announced on April 10 that Ramadan will be completed in 30 days since the holy month began in the Gulf nation on March 11.
