As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion signifying the culmination of the holy month.
Eid al-Fitr signifies the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk, focusing on self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and strengthening their connection with Allah (God). Eid al-Fitr is a reward for successfully completing the fast and a time to express gratitude for Allah's blessings.
The exact date of Eid-al Fitr 2024 can be a confusing, as it depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.
The answer lies in the Islamic lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar we commonly use, the Islamic calendar is based on moon cycles. This means Islamic months are 29 or 30 days long, and the dates for religious holidays shift slightly each year.
In India, the confirmation of Eid al-Fitr relies on the sighting of the crescent moon signifying the beginning of the month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in India: Know the Date and Time of Moon Sighting
The official confirmation for Eid al-Fitr in India is yet to be announced. The sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of April 9th will determine the celebration date.
Two Possible Scenarios:
- Moon Sighted on April 9th: If the crescent moon is visible on the evening of April 9th, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.
- Moon Not Sighted on April 9th: If the moon remains unseen on April 9th, the wait for Eid al-Fitr continues. In this case, Eid al-Fitr will be observed in India on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.
The Islamic Centre of India Head Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali issued an advisory for Eid-ul-Fitr stating: "If the Moon will be spotted today, then Eid will be celebrated on April 10, otherwise it'll be on April 11.”
VIDEO | Islamic Centre of India Head Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali has issued an advisory for Eid-ul-Fitr. Here's what he said congratulating people on the occasion.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2024
"If the Moon will be spotted today, then Eid will be celebrated on April 10, otherwise it'll be on April… pic.twitter.com/pY0FnuTDab
Eid-al Fitr 2024: Know Which Citiies in India Will Celebrate the Festival on 10th April
The crescent moon of Shawwal was sighted tonight in Kerala, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. This means Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated there on Wednesday, April 10th, along with many countries in the Middle East and West.
Eid-al Fitr 2024 Celebration Date in Jammu and Kashmir
The Shawwal moon was sighted in Jammu and Kashmir on 9th April and Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam announced that Eid-al Fitr will be celebrated on 10th April 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir
Shawal moon sighted, #Eid to be celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow: Kashmir's Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2024
Eid-al Fitr 2024 Celebration Date in Ladakh
Along with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh will also celebrate Eid on 10th April as Jammiat ul Ulama Isna Ashria Kargil, Ladakh announced that the moon was sighted on 9th April.
Crescent has been sigted in #Kargil , #EdiulFitr will be celebrated tomorrow on 10 April 2024 in Kargil, Ladak : Jammiat ul Ulama Isna Ashria Kargil , Ladakh pic.twitter.com/aFxDeKuKS2
— Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) (@kashmirdotcom) April 9, 2024
Eid-al Fitr 2024 Celebration Date in Kerala
Kerala's religious leaders (clerics) announced the date for Eid celebrations after spotting the crescent moon on Tuesday 9th April.
People offer mass prayers, exchange greetings in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Ladakh, J&K on Eid-al-Fitr
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 10, 2024
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/MgGeTBisol#EidAlFitr #MassPrayers #Prayers pic.twitter.com/icY4DSo5iS
Eid-al Fitr 2024 Celebration Date in Other Parts of India
The rest of India, along with Bangladesh and other South Asian nations, will continue fasting for another day. They will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, April 11th. Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee announced that the moon was not sighted on 9th April.
#UttarPradesh: Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee says Eid is to be celebrated on April 11 as the Moon has not been sighted today.#Eid2024 pic.twitter.com/3xuPygjKzr
— IndSamachar News (@Indsamachar) April 9, 2024
Similarly, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11th as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in Delhi according to Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid. According to Mint, he stated: "Eid will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11"
Key Points:
- Kerala, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir celebrate Eid on April 10th.
- The rest of India celebrates Eid on April 11th.
- This difference is due to variations in moon sighting.
The night before Eid al-Fitr, known as Chand Raat (Night of the Moon), holds immense significance. Muslims eagerly await the announcement of the moon sighting, often gathering on rooftops or open spaces for a glimpse of the crescent. Here are the moon timings in different parts of India:
| City | Timings |
| Delhi | 7:32 PM |
| Noida | 6:32 PM |
| Mumbai | 7:39 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:34 PM |
| Bengaluru | 7:13 PM |
| Chandigarh | 6:27 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 7:45 PM |
| Hyderabad | 7:14 PM |
| Pune | 7:34 PM |
| Lucknow | 7:15 PM |
| Agra | 6:19 PM |
| Patna | 5:49 PM |
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