As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival that signifies the end of a month-long fast. However, the date of Eid varies depending on the sighting of the crescent moon, which differs from country to country.

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Eid al-Fitr will fall on Sunday, March 30th, following the successful sighting of the new moon on Saturday, March 29th.

"The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the Royal Court said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency on X.

This announcement paves the way for nationwide celebrations, with special prayers and festivities set to take place across the kingdom.

The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.

Meanwhile, Oman and Shiite-majority Iran will observe Eid on Monday, March 31st, as the crescent moon was not sighted in the country. As a result, Oman will complete 30 days of Ramadan before marking the festival. Authorities in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar have also verified the moon sighting, aligning their celebrations with Saudi Arabia.

In India, where Ramadan began on 2 March, Eid is expected to be observed on either March 31st or April 1, depending on the local sighting of the crescent moon.