Eid-al-Fitr 2024 LIVE Updates: When is moon sighting expected in ...

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: Eid al-Fitr 2024 is expected to be observed on April 10 or 11 in India. However, it totally depends on the Shawwal crescent moon sighting. Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan Eid marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Experts speculate that the moon sighting might be impacted by the total solar eclipse. Reports claim that the crescent moon might not be seen shortly after the eclipse - therefore, delaying the moon-sighting until April 9, 2024. The festival will be celebrated a day after the sighting of the crescent moon.

Stay tuned for LIVE Updates on Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting here:

08 Apr 2024, 08:50:43 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: Preparations begin in Saudi to sight the Shawwal crescent

Preparations begin to sight the Shawwal crescent in Saudi Arabia at the main observatories of Sudair and Tumair.

08 Apr 2024, 08:39:01 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: Saudi Meteorology issues statement on Shawwal crescent sighting expectations tonight, amid total lunar eclipse

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Saudi Meteorology has issued a statement on Shawwal crescent sighting: “We expect that visibility will not be good for seeing the Shawwal crescent in Central regions, Sudair and Tumair due to heavy clouds." It added, “Today, the weather is suitable for observing the Eid al-Fitr crescent in the north and west of the Kingdom."

08 Apr 2024, 08:20:45 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE:  BackBack Eid al-Fitr 2024 in India on April 10 or 11? How Saudi moon sighting comes into play

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Eid al-Fitr falls on a different day every year. India is expected to observe the festivities tentatively on April 10 or 11 this year, depending on the sighting of the moon. 

08 Apr 2024, 08:03:26 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE:  Eid Al Fitr date and timing in India, its history and significance

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is also known as Eid-al-Fitr or Meethi Eid. Click here to know its date, history and significance.

08 Apr 2024, 07:22:47 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: Shoppers throng markets in Kashmir ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan. Bakeries, confectioneries, mutton and chicken outlets, readymade garments and crockery stores witnessed a heavy rush of customers as Muslims started preparing for the festival. 

Eid-ul Fitr will be celebrated either on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the sighting of the crescent on Tuesday

08 Apr 2024, 07:16:48 PM IST

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: When moon sighting is expected in India?

India, along with other South Asian countries, will observe the festival on Wednesday, April 10 if the moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia today, with Eid celebrations in the country tomorrow. 

If moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia tomorrow, then India will celebrate Eid on Thursday, April 11.

The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia today, on April 8 holds significance for Eid al-Fitr celebrations in India. Due to the time difference, India typically celebrates Eid a day later than Saudi Arabia.

 In India, Kerala is the only state where Eid al-Fitr celebrations are determined based on a sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia. As a result, the state marks celebrations on the same date as Saudi Arabia.