Eid 2025 Dates: When Is Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

Few Islamic holidays get people checking their calendars as carefully as Eid — and it’s easy to see why. The same festival can land on different days depending on where you live, all because the new moon has to be physically spotted before celebrations begin. For 2025, astronomical predictions give us a clear preview, but the actual dates will only be confirmed once the crescent is sighted in each country.

Predicted Eid al-Fitr 2025: March 30 (Sunday) ·
Predicted Eid al-Adha 2025: May 26–27 (Monday evening–Tuesday) ·
Predicted Ramadan 2025 start: March 1 (Saturday) ·
Eid al-Adha official duration: 3 days

These predictions form the backbone of planning for millions of families worldwide.

What day is Eid Mubarak 2025?

Eid al-Fitr 2025 predicted date

• Astronomical predictions indicate Eid al-Fitr 2025 will fall on March 30, 2025 (Sunday) (The News International – Pakistan news outlet)
• In Pakistan and India, the festival is likely to be observed on March 31, 2025 (Monday) after local moon sighting (Geo News – Pakistani television network)

How is the date determined?

Eid al-Fitr begins when the Shawwal crescent moon is sighted after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan. If the moon is visible, Eid starts the next day; if not, Ramadan completes 30 days. Times of India (Indian daily) explains the process is the same in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, though actual visibility can vary by location.

What date is Big Eid?

Eid al-Adha 2025 predicted date

• Eid al-Adha 2025 is predicted to begin on May 26, 2025 (Monday evening) and continue through May 28 (Wednesday) (Gulf News – UAE news service)
• The festival lasts three days in most countries, with the main day on May 27 (Tuesday) (Gulf News – UAE news service)

The implication: despite its “Big Eid” nickname, the festival’s core days remain fixed to lunar observation, not a global calendar.

Why is it called Big Eid?

Eid al-Adha is often referred to as “Big Eid” because of its longer duration (three days) and its association with the Hajj pilgrimage. It is considered the holier of the two Eids.

When is Eid 2025 in Pakistan?

Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Pakistan

• Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed Eid al-Fitr on March 31, 2025 (Monday) after the Shawwal moon was sighted (Geo News – Pakistani television network)
• Testimonies of sightings were received from Lahore, Bahawalpur, Islamabad, Sheikhupura, and Kasur, with generally clear skies aiding verification (Geo News – Pakistani television network)

Eid 2025 in UAE and Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia and the UAE declared the Shawwal crescent sighted on March 30, 2025, making Eid al-Fitr on March 31 (Hindustan Times – Indian daily)
• Both countries generally follow the same moon sighting, leading to identical Eid dates (Times of India – Indian daily)

Eid 2025 in India

• India typically celebrates Eid one day after Saudi Arabia if the moon is not sighted locally. For 2025, Eid al-Fitr was expected on March 31 or April 1, depending on moon visibility (Times of India – Indian daily)

The pattern: local lunar observation, not a global decree, decides when millions celebrate.

Is Eid Al Adha 2025 Friday or Saturday?

What day of the week is Eid al-Adha 2025?

• Eid al-Adha 2025 begins on Monday evening, May 26, with the main day on Tuesday, May 27 (Gulf News – UAE news service)
• It is not a Friday or Saturday in 2025, but public holidays often extend across the weekend to give workers a longer break.

The catch: while the main holiday lands midweek, many workers will still get a full week off due to strategic holiday blending.

Expected weekend holidays

In the UAE, a typical public holiday for Eid al-Adha runs from Monday to Wednesday (May 26–28), which can be stretched to a five-day break if joined with the weekend. Saudi Arabia similarly grants a paid holiday of four to five days.

Which day is Eid confirmed?

Moon sighting procedure

• Eid is confirmed when the new moon crescent is physically sighted after sunset on the 29th of the preceding month (Gulf News – UAE news service)
• If the sky is overcast, the month completes 30 days and Eid falls on the following day.

Official announcements from religious authorities

• Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court issues an official statement after receiving sighting reports from across the kingdom (Hindustan Times – Indian daily)
• Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee performs the same role, with testimonies from religious scholars and the public (Geo News – Pakistani television network)

The implication: For travelers and families across borders, the safest approach is to check the relevant moon sighting authority a day before the predicted date — especially if you’re crossing a border that evening.

“Eid al-Adha 2026 is predicted to be Wednesday 27th May 2026, but the exact date will be confirmed closer to the time based on moon sighting.”

– Islamic Relief UK (via Qurbani page)

“Eid ul-Adha 2025 will begin on the evening of Tuesday 26 May and end on the evening of Saturday 30 May.”

– BBC Bitesize (educational service)

For Muslims around the world, Eid 2025 will be a season of both celebration and careful calendar watching. The gap between astronomical prediction and human observation means that families planning reunions or video calls should confirm with local authorities a day before the expected date. For anyone with relatives in both Pakistan and the Gulf, the choice is clear: check the moon sighting announcement the night before, and don’t assume a single global date – because in Islam, the moon still rules the calendar.

Related reading: Eid al-Adha 2025 dates: Why some countries observe on June 6, others on June 7 · Moon sighting for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: When to watch in India, UAE and Saudi Arabia

For those seeking precise predictions, Eid 2025 confirmed dates offers a detailed breakdown of moon sighting variations across different countries.

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