Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar Declares Eid al-Fitr to Begin on Sunday

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The declaration was made by the Royal Court and published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) after confirmation from the Supreme Court based on the sighting of the crescent moon.

Neighboring countries United Arab Emirates and Qatar have also confirmed that Sunday will be the first day of Eid. However, Oman and Iran, which follow a different moon sighting method, have announced that the holiday will begin on Monday.

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations, marking the conclusion of the month-long fasting of Ramadan. It is traditionally observed with prayers, family gatherings, and festive meals.