Top Story. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia to mark Eid ul Fitr on Thursday (tomorrow) as the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Tuesday. The Saudi Press Agency confirmed that the Royal Court had announced that Wednesday is the last day of Ramazan and Eid-ul-Fitr 1442 AH will be observed on Thursday.
Clerics in Delhi including Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Ahmed Bukhari, said the moon was not sighted on Wednesday and hence the festival of Eid will be on May 14. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday across India barring Kerala amid Covid-19 restrictions.
In Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon has not been sighted on the evening of Tuesday (May 11) which was the 29th day of Ramadan. Therefore, the month will be 30 days long and the moon for Shawwal will be sighted on the evening of Wednesday (May 12). Eid will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, 13 May.
In India, Eid will be celebrated tomorrow i.e. May 14 as the crescent moon was sighted at 6:53 pm in India marking the end of Ramzan. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 14 in the country. Eid marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan.
The crescent moon is first sighted in Saudi Arabia after the rest of the world assumes when to celebrate the festival. India usually celebrates Eid on the second day of the crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. The crescent moon was not sighted on the evening of Tuesday, May 11 which marked the 29th day of Ramadan.
Much like other religious celebrations, it is customary to send messages and well wishes to family and friends during Eid. To wish someone a happy Eid, you can simply say “Eid Mubarak”, which means you are wishing them a “blessed Eid.”
Preferred time to stop eating is ten minutes before Fajr time. So if the Fajr time is 6:12 a.m., one should stop eating around 6 a.m. Permitted time for eating sahur, however, extends up to 6:12 a.m., after which time it is considered unlawful. Therefore, if anyone deliberately did so, the fast is considered broken.
Eid Mubarak wishes
- Warm wishes to you and your family on Eid ul Fitr.
- May Allah bring you lots of joy, happiness and good health.
- Wishing you a Happy Eid!
- May God shower his choicest blessings on Eid.
- May peace, safety, good health and prosperity be yours.
- Have a blessed time with your friends, family, and loved ones.
The Shawwal moon is first sighted in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest site of the religion, Mecca. After Saudi Arabia sights the moon, it confirms the date for Eid in other countries.
Dubai is not in Saudi Arabia. The Emirate of Dubai is surrounded by Oman to the southeast, Emirate of Sharjah to the northeast, and Abu Dhabi to the south.
Eid Al-Fitr holiday dates announced for UAE private sectorGet ready for a long weekend, as the dates for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2021 in Dubai have been announced. The government has confirmed the Eid holiday dates for the private sector – and it looks set to start on Tuesday May 11.
But within India mostly Kerala and its nearby cities are having eid one day before. Thats because Moon is literally sighted in Kerala its position at the south west end of India. And other then that according to Sharia..if moon is sighted in particular kms of radius then all cities in that radius will celebrate eid.
Also known as the “Lesser Eid,” Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. An occasion for special prayers, family visits, gift-giving and charity, it takes place over one to three days, beginning on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.
Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during
Eid al-Fitr.
Quick Facts.
| This year: | Thu, May 13, 2021 (Tentative Date) |
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| Last year: | Sun, May 24, 2020 |
| Type: | National holiday |
Eid Al Fitr is being celebrated on Wednesday.
