Eid Al-Fitr
- Hate Crime
FIR registered after Eidgah desecrated days before festival in Jagtial
Hyderabad: Police in Telangana’s Jagtial district registered a case on Monday, March 23, three days after an Eidgah was desecrated and Muslim residents were prevented from offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the site. Communal…
- India
Reason why Kerala celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr the same day as Saudi Arabia
Ever wondered why Kerala celebrates Eid the same day as Saudi Arabia? Every year, Kerala celebrates Eid a day before the rest of India. While there are various technical reasons, including geography…
- Top Stories
Hyderabad’s skullcap shops see surge in demand ahead of Eid
Hyderabad: In the run-up to Eid ul-Fitr, the shops selling Islamic caps are witnessing a huge footfall with men rushing to select a perfect topi to match their traditional Eid dress. The…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2026: UAE private sector to get 3-day holiday
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, February 23, announced Eid Al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of…
- Middle East
UAE may enjoy long weekend holiday for Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha in 2026
Dubai: The arrival of the new year also brings the much-anticipated holidays associated with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, offering a possible long weekend for UAE residents planning trips and family gatherings.…
- Hyderabad
India to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Monday
Hyderabad: India is going to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Monday, March 31, as the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday. Earlier, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the…
- World
New Zealand to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on April 1 as crescent moon not sighted
The Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on April 1 as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted…
- Hyderabad
Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, Hyderabad police bust fake Karachi Mehndi racket
Hyderabad: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, Hyderabad police have arrested two individuals involved in the illegal production of counterfeit Karachi Mehndi during a raid in Tappa Chabutra. The operation which was conducted by…
- Hyderabad
Eid Al-Fitr in India: Hyderabad’s moon sighting committee to meet on Sunday
Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee, will convene its monthly meeting on Sunday, March 30, at 6:00 pm to determine the date of…
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Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 29, marking the end of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Sunday, March 30.…
- Middle East
Oman announces Eid Al-Fitr holiday for public, private sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced that there will either be a five or nine-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH-2025. The holiday will start…
- Middle East
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH – 2025 holiday schedule for public sector employees. According to the announcement on Thursday, March 20, all…
- Middle East
Shawwal moon sighting impossible on March 29, says IAC
The International Astronomy Centre (IAC) has confirmed that the Shawwal crescent moon will be impossible to sight on Saturday, March 29, 2025, across all Arab and Islamic countries. In a statement on…
- Middle East
UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector employees
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 2025 public holiday dates for public sector employees. In a circular issued on Monday, March 17, the Federal Authority for Government…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2025: UAE residents may get up to 5 days off
Residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect up to five days of holidays for Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan 1446–2025. The official duration of…
