Eid al-Fitr 2024 date, Moon sighting and prayers timings in UAE

Eid al-Fitr 2024 date and Moon sighting time in UAE:The culmination of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr celebrations. As the month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims worldwide prepare to observe the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, heralding the arrival of Eid al-Fitr 2024 and the commencement of the new month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Throughout Ramadan, the Muslim community balancetheir professional and personal responsibilities to honour this sacred period. It's a time for seeking forgiveness, both from Allah and from those whom they may have unintentionally wronged, through earnest night prayers and reflection. Moon was seen on Tuesday(Apr 9)in the UAE.

The festival follows the sacred month during which adherents of the Islamic faith worldwide observe Roza (fasting). This practice involves observing sehri and iftar. Sehri signifies the commencement of fasting, while iftar signifies its conclusion.

Moon sightings carry great cultural and religious importance in Islam. Traditionally, Eid al-Fitris announced upon sighting the Shawwal crescent moon, signifying the end of Ramadan. This custom involves observing the sky shortly after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan. If the new moon is sighted, Ramadan ends, and Eid-ul-Fitr is the next day. However, if the moon remains unseen, Ramadan continues for 30 days.

Eid al-Fitr 2024 moon sighting time in UAE:

When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting date and time in UAE?

Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar hadannounced that Eid will be celebrated on April 10. In India, Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated on April 11 except for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Kerala where it is being celebrated on Wednesday (Apr 10).The timing for Eid prayer in the UAE is at 6:20 am.

However, it's important to acknowledge that prayer timings and the sighting of the moon may vary depending on location and local religious authorities.

(With inputs from agencies)