Eid al-Fitr 2024 in India: April 10 or April 11? Saudi Arabia, UAE, and more
Eid al-Fitr 2024: An important and festive event that unites Muslims worldwide, The day before Eid al-Fitr, or Chand Raat, marks the conclusion of Ramadan, or Zul-Hijjah. In anticipation of Eid al-Fitr, this day is marked by colorful celebrations in South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.
Ankush Pandey
With Eid al-Fitr, the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Every day from sunrise to sunset, Muslims around the world observe fasting during the holy month.
Muslims look forward to celebrations on this day, which commemorates the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar. The Arabic phrase "Eid al-Fitr" means the "festival of breaking the fast." Every year, a different day falls on Eid al-Fitr. Depending on when the moon appears, India is anticipated to celebrate the holidays on April 10 or 11.
The only state in India where the timing of Eid al-Fitr celebrations is predicated on a moon sighting in Saudi Arabia is Kerala. result the state observes festivities on the same day as Saudi Arabia.
Significance of Crescent Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia for Determining Eid al-Fitr 2024 Date in India
For India's Eid al-Fitr celebrations, the crescent Eid-al-Fitr Moon Sighting 2024 in Saudi Arabia today is significant. India usually Eid celebrates one day later than Saudi Arabia due to the time difference.
The Shawwal moon sighting in 2024 determines the day of Eid-ul-Fitr in India. This year, on April 9, 2024, in the evening, there should be a crescent moon visible. Easter will be observed on April 10, 2024, if the moon is visible on this day; if not, it will fall on April 11, 2024. In Islam, the crescent moon sighting is a crucial religious practice that determines the day of Eid-al-Fitr.
The Islamic celebration in India will thus be held on the date that the moon is seen in Saudi Arabia today. If the moon is seen in Saudi Arabia today, with Eid celebrations in the country tomorrow, India and other South Asian nations will mark the festival on Wednesday, April 10. Tomorrow, if the moon is visible in Saudi Arabia, India will celebrate Eid on Thursday, April 11. One day prior to the region's celebration of the festival, people can spot the crescent moon.
Zul-Hijjah, or the last day of Ramadan, is celebrated on Chand Raat, the day before Eid al-Fitr. In Urdu, Chand Raat literally translates to "Night of the Moon." In anticipation of Eid al-Fitr, this day is marked by colorful celebrations in South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.
