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eid 2025: Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr 1446 Hijri will be celebrated on Sunday, 30 March 2025. However, astronomers and experts, such as the UK -based New CRISET Society, have questioned the decision, describing it as ‘controversial’, saying that it was impossible to see the moon of Shawwal on that date scientifically.
Controversy over the date of Eid this year increased when the solar eclipse occurred on the same day when Saudi officials announced the sighting of the moon of Shawwal. According to astronomers, it is almost impossible to see a new moon immediately after the eclipse, causing Saudi Arabia to become suspicious.
New Crescent Society raised questions raised
U.K. The New CRISENT Society has said in a statement that there can be a dispute about Eid this year. They said, "We will be clear by the end of this week, but now it seems that there will be differences about the date of Eid. This year’s case is especially controversial because it is scientifically impossible to see the moon in Saudi Arabia. Although these are just estimates. U.K. The situation is very clear in. Our 29th day of Ramadan will be on Sunday, March 30 and on this day U.K. In the moon will be seen easily. This means that U.K. Eid will be on Monday, March 31. Incidentally, the same date will also be for mosques of Morocco and South Africa.
But the situation is entangled for mosques which celebrate Eid according to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia will try to see the moon on Saturday, March 29. On this date, it is impossible to see the moon with binoculars in Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Asia, Africa or any part of Europe. This happens every year and it can be the reason for Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Kura calendar. This is a calendar that is already decided and does not actually match the appearance of the moon."
When will Eid be celebrated in different countries?
U.K. The date of Eid for Muslims depends on which moon watching institution they follow. According to the New CRISENT Society, U.K. The 29th day of Ramadan will be on Sunday, March 30, and on this day it will be easily visible. This means that U.K. Many people will celebrate Eid on Monday, March 31, along with mosques in Morocco and South Africa. But those who follow the announcement of Saudi Arabia can celebrate Eid on Sunday, March 30, despite scientific disputes.