Eid Al Fitr 2025: UAE urges residents to sight Shawwal crescent on Saturday evening

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Fatwa Council has invited Muslims across the country to participate in sighting the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of Saturday, Ramadan 29, 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025.

The council urged anyone who spots the crescent—whether with the naked eye or through binoculars—to promptly report their sighting to the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee to register their testimony. This step is essential in confirming the conclusion of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr, the festival that marks the end of a month of fasting, devotion, and spiritual reflection.

The Moon-Sighting Committee, responsible for verifying the crescent sighting, will convene after Maghrib (sunset) prayers on Saturday evening to deliberate and announce the official start date of Eid Al Fitr based on the moon sighting.

Muslims in the UAE and beyond eagerly await this announcement, which holds deep religious significance, as it determines the commencement of one of Islam’s most joyous celebrations.