“Eid Mubarak!” echoes by means of the air because the crescent moon ushers in Eid-ul-Fitr 2024. Today, on April 11, Eid is being commemorated throughout India. While Muslims worldwide noticed the crescent moon on April 9, it was seen in only some areas of India, particularly Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir. Consequently, Eid-ul-Fitr was noticed on April 10 in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Kerala, whereas the remainder of the nation will rejoice it at present with a lot pomp and enthusiasm. Similarly, in nations resembling Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, USA, and the United Kingdom, amongst others within the Middle East, the crescent moon was not sighted on April 8, resulting in the marking of Chand Raat on April 9 night, adopted by Eid celebrations on April 10. (Also learn: Eid-Ul-Fitr 2024: 30 Best SMS, Eid WhatsApp messages, quotes, wishes, Facebook status to wish Eid Mubarak to loved ones )

Eid-ul-Fitr also referred to as Eid-al-Fitr, marks the primary day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, which is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Eid signifies celebrations, whereas Fitr represents the breaking of the quick. Following a month-long fasting interval throughout Ramadan, Muslims across the globe come collectively to look at Eid-ul-Fitr. The custom of moon sighting, rooted within the practices from the time of Prophet Muhammad, holds vital significance in figuring out the graduation of Eid-ul-Fitr. As a results of variations in moon sightings, totally different areas might observe Eid on totally different days, usually with a one-day discrepancy. (Also learn: Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Date, history, significance, and all you need to know about the Islamic festival and its celebrations )