Shawwal crescent moon sighting, Eid Moon Sighting 2022 LIVE: Eid ul-Fitr, which is likely to fall on May 2, 2022. While the exact date is dependent on the sighting of the moon, it is expected that the event will begin on Tuesday, May 2 in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
During Ramadan, followers of Islam or Muslims fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engaging in humanitarian activities such as feeding the underprivileged and introspect to enlighten their souls. During the end of Ramadan, intense prayers take place during the Laylatul Qadr or the Night of Power, which is believed to be the holiest night of the year.
Eid Moon Sighting 2022 : What is a Shawwal Moon
Muslims around the world call this auspicious crescent Moon the “Shawwal Moon” because it happens in the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, which is based on the phases of the Moon. Its sighting starts Eid Al-Fitr.
Yearly, Eid-ul-Fitr takes place approximately 10-11 days earlier depending on when the crescent moon is sighted since lunar months are shorter than solar months and so it differes from country to country by about a day.
As Indian muslims celebrate the 29th day of the Ramadan fast on Wednesday, rozedaars will be getting ready to sight the crescent moon on chaand raat that will mark the onset of the month of Shawaal with Eid as its first day.
Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak wishes in Advance, Eid al-Fitr and Chand Raat Mubarak Greetings
Shawwal crescent moon sighting 2022
Usually, the crescent of Ramadan is first sighted in Saudi Arabia and some parts of India along with UK, US, Australia and some other Western countries and then usually a day later in the rest of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries.
This year, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on May 2 and the Saudi Supreme Court has called on the Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Saturday night, April 30 2022, which will be Ramadan 29 1443 AH. In an announcement, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Supreme Court said that anyone who can sight the crescent of Shawwal with the naked eye or through binoculars must report to the nearest court and register their testimony.
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Jammu and Kashmir's Central Moon sighting Committee said that as the moon was not sighted this evening, Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 will be celebrated on 3rd May.
Pakistan will celebrate the first day of Eid ul Fitr on Tuesday, May 3 as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in the country, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced Sunday, Aaj News reported. The meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Islamabad with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in the chair, while the zonal committees were meeting in their respective cities to sight the Shawwal crescent.
The Grand Mufti of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Khasawneh, announced that Monday, May 2, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
As per Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee, the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted tonight hence, May 2 will reportedly be observed as the last day of Ramadan 2022 and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated there on Tuesday May 3.
ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the Shawal moon is underway in the country’s federal capital. The Chairman of the Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad is presiding over the meeting. The meetings of zonal committees have also begun at their respective offices.
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on Tuesday (May 03) as the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted on Sunday (May 01) evening.
The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after reviewing reports.
UAE residents and visitors will be treated to a brand-new light show on the world’s tallest tower and a new Dubai Fountain show during the upcoming long Eid Al Fitr holiday. The never seen before shows are perfectly choreographed to LED lights will illuminate Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Dubai skyline to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Sunday lauded the fortitude and patience displayed by the Muslim community in Kashmir and the rest of the country in the best traditions of Islam during this Ramzan.
When will India celebrate Eid: The date of Eid-ul-Fitr in India will be decided by various moon sighting committees based on the sighting of the crescent.
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The result of the moonsighting is that the crescent moon has been sighted. Based on this, the Bangsamoro Mufti has declared that the Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 in Philippines will be tomorrow, Monday 1st of Shawwal 1443H.
According to the announcement made by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, Muslims in Malaysia will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr or Hari Raya Aidilfitri tomorrow i.e. Monday, 2 May 2022.
Brunei Darussalam, a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow May 2, 2022, corresponding to 1 Syawal 1443 Hijrah, following the result of the moon sighting earlier today.
Chand raat is the day of happiness and joy for Muslims all over the world and everyone then remains busy for the shopping for the next beautiful day.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 Chand Raat Mubarak Wishes to share with loved ones
Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak wishes in Advance: Eid-ul-Fitr, also referred to as Eid al-Fitr, Pageant of breaking quick, Lesser Eid, or Easy Eid is likely one of the main festivals of Muslims.
Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak wishes in Advance, Eid al-Fitr and Chand Raat Mubarak Greetings
The Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (Moon Sighting Committee) has requested the Muslims to contact them if they sight the crescent moon for Shawwal. The committee is going to hold meeting at 6 pm on Sunday, under the supervision of Maulana Syed Qubool Pasha Quadri Shuttari, President of Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan at Dabeerpura in Hyderabad to decide the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in India based on the sighting of the crescent moon tonight. All members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee are requested to attend the same and the committee can be contacted on 24603597 till 8pm or 24576832, 24513246, 24521088 after 8pm or on cell phone numbers 9391964951, 9866112393, 9000008138 or 9885151354.
Eid ul-Fitr, which is likely to fall on May 2, 2022. While the exact date is dependent on the sighting of the moon, it is expected that the event will begin on Tuesday, May 2 in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
After the moon is first sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Eid takes place in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries on the next day. This year, Eid-Ul-Fitr is expected to begin on May 2, 2022, and will end on May 3, 2022, in India.
For Bahrain, Lebanon and Palestine, the last day of Ramadan will take place on Sunday and Monday will be celebrated as the first day of Shawwal and Eid Al Fitr.
Muslims in New Zealand started fasting for the month of Ramadan from April 04, 2022 hence, the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand will gear up to sight the Shawwal crescent or moon for Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday May 02, 2022.
The crescent has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday May 2nd, 2022.
According to the UAE Moon Sighting Committee, the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted in the UAE on Saturday hence, Sunday, May 1, will be the last day of Ramadan 2022 and Monday May 2 will be celebrated as the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
As per latest announcements, the first day of Shawwal and Eid Al Fitr in France will be on Monday May 2, 2022.
Qatar will mark the first day of Shawwal and Eid Al Fitr on May 2, 2022.
Under perfect weather conditions, the Shawwal crescent is expected to be visible in London, Morocco, South Africa, Spain and other countries on May 1, 2022. If authentic moon sighting reports are received, Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 will be celebrated on Monday 2, 2022 in these countries.
The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 30, hence Eid Al Fitr will be on Monday, May 2, according to authorities. Tomorrow, May 1, will be the last day of Ramadan.
Eid Al Fitr is marked on the first day of Shawwal - the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar.
According to Saudi state media, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has requested that citizens and residents search for the crescent moon the evening of Saturday, 30th April. Saudi Arabia is two hours ahead of UK BST. Astronomical charts indicate the moon will not be visible under any circumstances on Saturday evening, indicating that Ramadan goes on one more day into Sunday and Eid will be on Monday.
In a statement issued on Saturday morning, the center said it has been barely able to spot the crescent marking the end of Ramadan, which means it will be impossible to sight the crescent of Shawwal today from all countries of the Islamic world.
A space for Hilal/Crescent moon spotters in South Africa tweeted, “The moon at time of sunset on 1st May 2022 falls out of most of the criteria for a naked eye sighting in Southern Africa. The criteria points to Eid being on Tuesday Inshaallah. #MoonSighting #Hilaal #EidAlFitr (sic).”