Crescent Moon Sighted, Eid to Be Celebrated Across India Today

Eid-ul-Fitr , marking the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan , is being celebrated across India today following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday evening in several parts of the country.

Religious authorities and local moon-sighting committees confirmed the visibility of the crescent moon, marking the end of Ramzan and the beginning of Shawwal , the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar . Accordingly, today is being observed as Eid-ul-Fitr across most parts of the country.

In Kerala , where regional confirmations are often followed independently, the festival had already been observed earlier based on local moon sightings.

The conclusion of Ramzan can fall after 29 or 30 days , depending on when the crescent moon is sighted. This year, the month concluded with the sighting on Saturday evening. During Ramzan, Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset , refraining from food and drink as part of spiritual discipline and devotion.

Netizens also expressed their joy over the moon sighting, sharing images and messages across social media. One such post by Arbaaz, who goes by the handle Arbaaz The Great (@ArbaazTheGreat1) , from Hyderabad, celebrated the sighting of the crescent moon and extended greetings of Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak .

The festival of Eid is widely regarded as a celebration of brotherhood, charity, and harmony , marked by special prayers, festive meals, and acts of giving.