Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia: moon sighting, date & public holidays

Since Ramadan is coming to an end, Muslims all over the world are eagerly looking forward to Eid-ul-Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the end of a month-long fast from sunrise to sunset. With moon sighting being so important here's what you should know about Eid in Saudi Arabia.

Why is it important to see the moon during Eid?

The crescent moon's appearance marks the start of each Hijri month in the Islamic calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle. The first day of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, coincides with Eid-ul-Fitr. The precise date of Eid changes every year depending on religious authorities' observations of the moon because lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Date in Saudi Arabia: When is Eid Celebrated?

According to Money Control, the new moon is expected to be visible in several Arab and Islamic locations for a few minutes after sunset, implying that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, March 30, 2025.


The crescent moon has been sighted on March 29, 2025, Saudi Arabia is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on March 30, 2025. The date of Eid will be March 31, 2025 in India.

Eid ul-Fitr 2025 Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Eid Al-Fitr Holidays in 2025:

The official Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 holiday schedule has been released by the Saudi government as per a report by Money Control:

Public Sector: Monday, the 24th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, will be the last day of work.

Private Sector: On Saturday, the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, the holiday starts after work.

Non-Profit Sector: On Saturday, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, the break also begins after work.

How is Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 celebrated in Saudi Arabia?

Families in Saudi Arabia are busy getting ready as the last few days of Ramadan draw near, from baking customary treats to buying new clothes and organizing parties. Markets and streets are alive with activity as people decorate their homes and buy presents for their loved ones.

As part of the Eid Al Fitr celebrations, people swarm to mosques for feast prayers in the morning.

Two rak'at, or iterations of the prescribed movements Muslims perform as part of salah or prayers, make up the prayers.

Six more takbirs (the Arabic phrase Allahu Akbar) are included.

After a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, families assemble for their first-morning breakfast feast after the mosque. In the Arab world, family visitation exchanges are also typical during Eid Al Fitr.

Along with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, Saudi Arabia began fasting Ramadan on March 1st of this year, as per a report by the Morocco World News.

FAQs

When is Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Saudi Arabia?
Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on March 30, 2025, if the moon is visible on March 29. Otherwise, it will be on March 31.

What are Saudi Arabia's Eid public holidays?
The public sector's holidays begin on Ramadan 24, while the private and non-profit sectors' breaks begin on Ramadan 29.