Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: Check dates and timings for Moon Sighting in Kerala and Kashmir

Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting and spiritual reflection. Observed on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of excitement and devotion for people of all ages. It is a day of jubilation and festivities, commemorating the end of the holy and pious month of Ramadan after the sighting of the new moon.

The observance of Eid-ul-Fitr in Kerala and Kashmir is contingent upon the sighting of the new moon, leading to possible variations in the date due to local differences and moon sighting timing.

In Kerala, the festival is celebrated a day earlier than in the rest of India as the local moon sighting committee follows the traditional Islamic calendar and waits for the actual sighting of the moon. Unlike other Indian states, Kerala's Eid-ul-Fitr date is determined by the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. According to the official website of Kerala’s state government, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the southern state on April 21.


The Kashmiri grand mufti decides the start of the festivities based on the new moon sighting. Muslims worldwide recognize the final nights of Ramadan as "Laylatul Qadr," a spiritually significant night of power. In Kashmir, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 22.

FAQs

Q1:When will Eid-ul-Fitr be celebrated in Kerala and Kashmir?
Ans: According to the official website, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Kerala on April 21st, and in
Kashmir on April 22nd this year.

Q2:What is "Laylatul Qadr"?
Ans: "Laylatul Qadr" is a spiritually significant night of power recognized by Muslims worldwide during the final nights of Ramadan.