Eid 2024: India celebrates Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon is not visible. India is anticipated to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10 or 11. That is contingent upon the Shawwal crescent moon sighting, though. The month of Ramadan comes to a conclusion on Eid al-Fitr, also known as Ramadan Eid. Experts estimate that the total solar eclipse may have an effect on the moon sighting. According to reports, there’s a chance that the crescent moon won’t be visible soon after the eclipse, which means the moon sighting won’t happen until April 9, 2024. One day following the crescent moon sighting, the festivity will take place.
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to a conclusion on the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid-al-Fitr, Meethi Eid, and Id-al-Fitr. First three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Hijri calendar, were observed. In South Asian cultures, especially in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid al-Adha is referred to as “Chand Raat.” The word refers to the night when the moon is visible since it is derived from the Urdu word “chand,” which means moon, and “raat,” which means night. For Muslims, this night is important since it signifies the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan, the month of Zul-Hijjah, and the start of the month of Shawwal.
When India will see the moon on Eid 2024:
The Shawwal moon sighting in 2024 determines the day of Eid-ul-Fitr in India. This year, on April 9, 2024, in the evening, there should be a crescent moon visible. Easter will be observed on April 10, 2024, if the moon is visible on this day; if not, it will fall on April 11, 2024. In Islam, the crescent moon sighting is a crucial religious practice that determines the day of Eid-al-Fitr.
Because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle rather than the solar-based Gregorian calendar that is widely used in India and other parts of the world, the date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies every year by about 10 to 11 days, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal moon. As a result, the Shawwal moon sighting, which signifies the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, determines the date of the holiday in India.
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When in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other countries is the moon seen on Eid-al-Fitr?
The Supreme Court has urged all Muslims to witness the new crescent moon on April 8, 2024, the night of the conclusion of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal, in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and the United Kingdom.
The fact that the moon will be visible in these nations will verify that April 9, 2024, is the date for Eid-ul-Fitr. But if the moon is not visible on April 8, then on April 9 the crescent moon will be sought, and on April 10, 2024, Eid-ul-Fitr will be performed. This means that Muslims in certain nations can observe a 30-day fast this Ramadan rather than a 29-day one.
In several countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan, the date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Essentially, the sighting of the Eid moon is a moment for joy, harmony, and introspection. It is an event that unites people, strengthens spiritual ties, and serves as a reminder of the value of customs and the maintenance of Islamic traditions.
Reason behind why this time eid is at a different time:
The sun will be completely obscured by the moon during tonight’s total solar eclipse, causing the sun to line up with the Earth in a straight line. This will cause darkness in many countries during the day, and it may cause the Shawwal crescent moon sighting, which traditionally signifies the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid-ul-Fitr, to be postponed until April 09, 2024. The sun will be hidden for four minutes, during which time its mysterious outer layer will come to light.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to witness the new crescent moon on Monday, Ramadan 29, 1445 Hijri, corresponding to April 8, 2024, which would mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the month of Shawwal. This is because the Middle East, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries began fasting on March 11, 2024.
After breaking the Ramadan fast at maghrib or evening payers on April 8, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries were unable to see the Shawwal crescent moon. As a result, chand raat will take place on Tuesday, April 9, and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the following day.
The total solar eclipse is scheduled for April 8, 2024, at 9:12 p.m. Indian time. Muslims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other countries were preparing to see the crescent moon of Shawwal, which will signal the end of Ramadan and the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Eid is observed on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, following the sighting of the new moon or crescent moon.
FAQs
Did Saudi announce Eid 2024?
In Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon was not seen. Consequently, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, will be the celebration day for Eid-ul-Fitr.
Did Chand appear in Saudi Arabia 2024?
On Monday, April 8, there was no sighting of the Shawwal Crescent Moon in Saudi Arabia. Thus, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, will be the date of Eid Al Fitr celebrations. In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, the month of fasting, ends on Eid al-Fitr. It’s a season to celebrate with loved ones and friends by breaking the fast.
What day is Eid confirmed?
If the sighting is successful, it will be confirmed that April 9, 2024, is Eid-ul-Fitr. But if the moon isn’t visible on April 8, more observations will be made on April 9, which would result in festivities for Eid on April 10, 2024.
What is Shawwal moon?
Shawwal, also known as Šawwāl in Arabic, is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar that is based on the moon. Shawwāl gets its name from the verb shāla (شُالَ), which means to “lift or carry,” usually to take something somewhere or move it. During this time of year, a female camel is typically carrying a fetus.
How long is Ramadan 2024?
Muslims fast for the entire month of Ramadan, from dawn till nightfall, every year. It is anticipated that Ramadan would start in the evening on Sunday, March 10, 2024, and conclude on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, this year.
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