Eid-al-Fitr 2024 LIVE Updates: When is moon sighting expected in India?
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting LIVE: Eid al-Fitr 2024 is expected to be observed on April 10 or 11 in India. However, it totally depends on the Shawwal crescent moon sighting.
Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan Eid marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.Experts speculate that the moon sighting might be impacted by the total solar eclipse. Reports claim that the crescent moon might not be seen shortly after the eclipse - therefore, delaying the moon-sighting until April 9, 2024.
The festival will be celebrated a day after the sighting of the crescent moon.Stay tuned for LIVE Updates on Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting here:Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is also known as Eid-al-Fitr or Meethi Eid. Click here to know its date, history and significance.Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting: Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan.
Bakeries, confectioneries, mutton and chicken outlets, readymade garments and crockery stores witnessed a heavy rush of customers as Muslims started preparing for the festival. Eid-ul Fitr will be celebrated either on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the sighting of the crescent on TuesdayIndia, along with other South Asian countries, will observe the festival on Wednesday, April 10 if the moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia today, with Eid celebrations in the country tomorrow.
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