Ramadan Nears Conclusion as Alvida Jummah Observed and Eid-ul-Fitr Preparations Begin

Muslims worldwide prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr, with moon sightings on March 29 and 30 determining dates for Saudi Arabia and India; heightened security in Uttar Pradesh marks Alvida Jummah on March 28.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be celebrated on March 30 or 31 in Saudi Arabia and March 31 or April 1 in India, depending on crescent moon sightings on March 29 and 30, respectively.
Alvida Jummah, the last Friday of Ramadan, is being observed on March 28 with heightened security measures in Uttar Pradesh, including over 1,000 police personnel deployed in Lucknow.
The Haryana government has declared March 31 a restricted holiday for Eid due to financial year-end considerations, allowing employees the option to take the day off.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations will include congregational prayers, family gatherings, and acts of charity, with traditions varying across regions and cultures.
The Islamic calendar's reliance on lunar cycles causes annual variations in Ramadan and Eid dates, with local moon sightings determining the start of Shawwal.