RIYADH/JEDDAH March 30, 2025: The Saudi Supreme Court announced that the crescent moon of Shawwal has been sighted, officially marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid Al-Fitr, the annual Islamic festival lasting five days, will commence on Sunday, March 30, with special Eid prayers held across the Kingdom shortly after sunrise.
Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh has instructed all ministry branches to ensure designated Eid prayer areas and mosques are prepared, except for mosques adjacent to Eid prayer areas, which will remain closed. The Kingdom currently has 19,887 mosques and prayer areas.
Residents across Saudi Arabia have expressed excitement for the celebrations. Riyadh resident Maher Aldossary described the festive atmosphere as families prepare new clothes, sweets, and gifts. Samar Alwan, spending Ramadan in Istanbul, reflected on the spiritual experience while anticipating Eid festivities.
Sami Hijazi, a teacher from Jeddah, shared how his family is fully engaged in Eid preparations, decorating their home and making arrangements for the holiday.
Earlier, the Supreme Court had urged Muslims to sight the Shawwal crescent on Saturday evening, calling for any confirmed sightings to be reported. Ramadan began on March 1.