Produced by: Tarun Mishra
As Muslims worldwide prepare for Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the exact celebration date in India remains uncertain due to the sighting of the crescent moon.
Eid al-Fitr's date relies on the Islamic lunar calendar, with the confirmation depending on the sighting of the crescent moon signifying the beginning of the month of Shawwal.
The official announcement for Eid al-Fitr in India hinges on two scenarios: the sighting of the crescent moon on April 9th or its absence, determining celebration on either April 10th or April 11th, 2024.
Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali of the Islamic Centre of India issues an advisory, stating Eid will be celebrated on April 10th if the moon is sighted on April 9th; otherwise, it will be on April 11th.
Kerala, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir anticipate celebrating Eid on April 10th after sighting the Shawwal moon, while the rest of India awaits Eid on April 11th.
The night before Eid, known as Chand Raat, holds significance as Muslims await the moon sighting. Timings vary across Indian cities, influencing the announcement of Eid's celebration date.
Kerala, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir confirm Eid celebrations on April 10th, based on moon sighting. Meanwhile, the rest of India, along with Bangladesh and other South Asian nations, awaits Eid on April 11th.
Muslims eagerly await Eid al-Fitr amidst the uncertainty of the celebration date, with Chand Raat preceding the announcement, fostering anticipation and excitement among communities across India.