Saudi Arabia has declared that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr after observers spotted the Shawwal crescent earlier this evening.

Eid is celebrated on Shawwal 1, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Islamic months last 29 or 30 days, depending on when the Moon is sighted. As the moon was sighted today, the Islamic month will last 29 days.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia urged Muslims across the country to look for the crescent moon on the 29th of Ramadan.

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The country has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

The holiday will begin on Sunday, March 30 and continue till Wednesday, April 2, with work resuming on Thursday, April 3. Combined with the Friday-Saturday weekend, this would give private sector employees a 6-day break.