Eid al-Fitr 2025 Date Confirmed: UAE Astronomer Predicts March 31
UAE’s top astronomer reveals Eid al-Fitr 2025 likely on March 31, based on detailed lunar calculations. Ramadan expected to complete 30 days.
By Vadim Kouznetsov, published
Leading Emirati astronomer Ibrahim Al-Jarwan has provided detailed insights into the expected date for Eid al-Fitr 2025, based on precise astronomical calculations and lunar observations.
Scientific Calculations Point to March 31
According to Al-Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and member of the Arab Union for Space and Astronomy, Ramadan 1446 AH will likely complete 30 days. This places Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Detailed Astronomical Analysis
The timing is based on several crucial factors:
- Shawwal crescent birth: March 29, 2025, at 14:58 UAE time
- Sunset timing observations:
- UAE: Crescent sets 5 minutes after sunset
- Mecca: Crescent sets 10 minutes after sunset
- Crescent age at observation:
- UAE: 3 hours and 35 minutes
- Mecca: 4 hours and 25 minutes
Crescent Position Details
The astronomical calculations show specific positioning:
- Mecca: Crescent will be 2 degrees above western horizon
- UAE: Crescent will align with the horizon
Scientific Basis for Determination
The assessment draws from:
- Over 100 years of documented observations
- More than 5,000 scientific crescent sightings
- Established visibility criteria
- Historical astronomical data
Essential Visibility Requirements
For accurate crescent sighting, two primary conditions must be met:
- New moon birth must occur before sunset
- Minimum 6-degree separation between moon and sun
Last Days of Ramadan 1446
- Saturday, March 29: 29th Ramadan
- Sunday, March 30: Expected final day of Ramadan
- Monday, March 31: Anticipated first day of Eid al-Fitr
Implications for Planning
This astronomical forecast allows UAE residents and visitors to:
- Plan Eid celebrations
- Arrange travel schedules
- Prepare for family gatherings
- Organise holiday activities
This article was published on 27 March 2025
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