Muslims worldwide are getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2023, as the month-long fasting of Ramadan draws to a close. The date of the Eid varies, depending on the sighting of the moon, and this year, it is expected to begin on Saturday, April 22. Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Know date, time of moon sighting in India.
Lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long, so Muslims typically have to wait until the night before Eid to confirm its date. For countries that started Ramadan on March 24, local moon sighters will scan the horizon after sunset on Friday, April 21, to search for the crescent moon. Eid-ul-Fitr, which translates to “festival of breaking the fast” is a time of rejoicing with family and friends.
Muslims all throughout the world rejoice at Eid-ul-Fitr. It marks the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, during which individuals fast from dawn to dark. Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. As announced by the Australian National Imams Council, Eid Al Fitr 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 22.
“The Australian Fatwa Council is pleased to announce to the Australian Muslim community the following: Friday, April 21, 2023, will be the last day of Ramadan 1444AH,” the council said in a statement. Muslims finish their Roza on this day, give thanks to Allah for providing them with health and strength during Ramadan, don new garments, cook special foods, give to the needy, and spend time with their loved ones.
According to these sources, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations would most likely celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, April 22, 2023. However, Eid-ul-Fitr may be observed on either a Saturday or a Sunday in India. If the crescent is not seen on Friday, however, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the next day, on Saturday.
This implies that it is possible for both India and Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on the same day, if the forecasts of the International Astronomical Centre and the British government come true and the crescent is spotted in India on Friday. Kerala observes Eid-ul-Fitr a day earlier than the rest of the nation because the moon sighting follows the conventional Islamic calendar and waits for the actual moon sighting.
Also Read: Karnataka 2nd PUC Results will announce Tomorrow: Click here to check results
Kerala is the only state in India whose Eid-ul-Fitr date is determined by the moon’s appearance in Saudi Arabia. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad received the Holy Quran during the month of Ramadan for the first time. Muslims observe a fast from sunrise till nightfall, focus their prayers on Allah, and avoid thinking negatively during this blessed month. The end of Ramadan is observed on Eid-ul-Fitr. Together with friends and family, Muslims celebrate the Roza with a delicious meal.
Comments are closed.