Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Muslim communities worldwide engage in the observance of Ramadan, a sacred month dedicated to faith, reflection, and acts of kindness.
Ramadan entails fasting from dawn to dusk, emphasizing self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth through prayer and good deeds.
As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims anticipate the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, signifying the successful completion of the fast and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
The exact date of Eid ul-Fitr in 2024 depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, a significant event in the Islamic lunar calendar.
In India, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 10th if the Shawwal moon is sighted on the evening of April 9th. Otherwise, it will be observed on April 11th.
Eid ul-Fitr follows the lunar calendar, causing its date to vary each year by approximately 10-11 days compared to the Gregorian calendar.
Muslim-majority countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE await the sighting of the crescent moon on April 9, 2024, to confirm the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations.
If the crescent moon is not sighted on April 9, these countries will extend Ramadan for another day, celebrating Eid ul-Fitr on April 10, signifying a 30-day Ramadan cycle.