The Qatar Calendar House has announced that Eid Al Fitr is anticipated to fall on 30 March 2025, marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, corresponding to the year 1446 AH.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Qatar Calendar House explained that this date is based on detailed astronomical calculations performed by its specialists. While the expected date provides valuable guidance, the official announcement regarding the start of Shawwal will ultimately be made by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs through its Crescent Sighting Committee.
Eng. Faisal Al Ansari, Executive Director of Qatar Calendar House, highlighted that the crescent moon marking the commencement of Shawwal is expected to be sighted on the evening of Saturday, 29 March 2025, at 1:58 PM Doha local time (10:58 AM GMT).
Stay tuned for updates as we approach the date and the official confirmation from the Crescent Sighting Committee.
Source: QNA
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