When is Eid al-Fitr 2024?
When in Eid al-Fitr 2024? It is expected to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, but some countries will observe the holiday on April 11. The exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal 1445 AH, which is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. For the latest updates on the moon sighting, we will keep you informed.
List of countries celebrating Eid al-Fitr on April 10, 2024:
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Saudi Arabia:
The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, which confirms that Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. According to Arab media reports, the crescent moon has been sighted in the central regions of Tamir and Hawta Sadir in Saudi Arabia. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in UAE:
In the United Arab Emirates, no credible sighting of the Shawwal moon was reported anywhere in the country on Monday, April 8th.
Subsequently, it was announced that the United Arab Emirates will observe the completion of the 30th day of fasting on Tuesday, April 9th, and Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Qatar:
In Qatar, the Shawwal moon was also not sighted on Monday, April 8th. Consequently, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th, in Qatar. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Afghanistan:
In Afghanistan, a meeting of the moon sighting committee was held on Monday, April 8th, to observe the Shawwal moon, but no credible sighting was reported from anywhere. As a result, Eid al-Fitr has been announced to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th, in Afghanistan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in UK:
Once again, two Eids will be celebrated in the United Kingdom, with Eid prayers being held on Wednesday in mosques following the Saudi Arabian tradition, while mosques following the Ahl al-Sunnah tradition will make a decision after sighting the moon. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Philippines:
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting in Philippines: Shawwal crescent moon sighted, Eid on April 10.
Philippines confirmed the moon sighting on Tuesday. Hence Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, announced Bangsamoro mufti today. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Pakistan:
The Central Moon Sighting Committee has announced that credible sightings of the moon were received from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Skardu, and various other regions of the country. Therefore, it is confirmed that Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th in Pakistan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Australia:
In Australia, the Shawwal moon has also been sighted, and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th, as declared by the Australian Fatwa Council. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Canada:
Canada has also announced Eid celebration. Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10.
Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau confirms that no moon sighting reports were received on Monday, 29th Ramadan (2024-04-08). Therefore, we will complete 30 days of Ramadan. Accordingly, the first of Shawwaal will be on April 10, 2024, and we will celebrate Eidul-Fitr on Wednesday insha’Allah. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in United States:
According to the Fiqh Council of North America and the ISNA, the Eid of the year 1445/2024 in America will correspond to 10 April 2024. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Bahrain:
Bahrain has announced the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be Wednesday, April 10 after the crescent moon was not spotted on Monday. According to the country’s Sharia Vision Authority, Wednesday, April 10 is the first day of Eid Al Fitr. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Egypt:
Egypt will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, following the sighting of the crescent moon today. Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan, begins with this day. Celebrations around the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo are customary, with children visiting neighbors and receiving new outfits. Eid rituals involve mosque visits for prayers, sermons, and family gatherings for breakfast, featuring traditional dishes like “Kahk.” The festive atmosphere extends to public places like parks and beaches, with River Nile cruises being a popular choice for day trips. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Iraq:
The moon sighting authority in Iraq has officially announced the celebration of the first day of Eid al-Fitr on April 10. This announcement comes as the West Asian country fasted 30 days of the holy month of Ramadan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Jordan:
Jordan will officially celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2024 on Wednesday, April 10th. The crescent moon sighting confirms the full 30 days of Ramadan, with Eid on April 10th. The Prime Minister announced Eid holidays from April 9th to April 12th. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Kuwait:
Kuwait has announced the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be Wednesday, April 10 after the crescent moon was not spotted on Monday. It means that Ramadan will last for 30 days in the country this year. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Indonesia:
Indonesia has officially confirmed that it will celebrate this year’s Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday, April 10.
According to media reports, the country has sighted the crescent moon for Shawwal this evening. The sighting of the crescent moon is synonymous with the start of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, marking the end of Ramadan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Lebanon:
Eid al-Fitr 2024 will be on Wednesday, April 10, in Lebanon.
Lebanon’s highest Sunni authority Dar al-Fatwa announced on Monday that Wednesday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Palestine:
Palestine has announced that Tuesday will be the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan, and Wednesday, April 10 will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2024. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Sudan:
Wednesday, April 10, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Sudan. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Syria:
Wednesday, April 10 will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Syria.
Syria has announced that Tuesday will be the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan, and Wednesday, April 10 will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Yemen:
Eid al-Fitr 2024, Yemen has announced, will fall on Wednesday, April 10 in the country. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Singapore:
Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as announced by Mufti Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir. The declaration was based on the sighting of the new moon of Syawal 1445AH, meeting the criteria agreed upon by member countries of MABIMS. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Japan:
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Thailand:
Eid al-Fitr in Thailand for 2024 on Wednesday, April 10th.
Thailand announced the sighting and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, April 9th [Muslims in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand to celebrate Aidilfitri tomorrow Wednesday, April 10th]. This announcement was made by the 19th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand after the sighting of the moon. (Verified ✔️)
List of countries celebrating Eid al-Fitr on April 11, 2024:
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in India:
The moon for the month of Shawwal has not been sighted in India, and Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Thursday, April 11th.
According to Indian media reports, the moon was not sighted in the cities of Lucknow and Delhi, following which local committees announced the completion of the 30th day of fasting.
Indian media further informed that Eid will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11th in India.
On the other hand, the local committee of the contentious region of Kargil announced that the moon has been sighted, and Eid will be celebrated on April 10th. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Bangladesh:
According to Bangladeshi media reports, the Central Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any credible sightings of the moon in the country.
The Central Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh has announced that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on Thursday, April 11th. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Malaysia:
The crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted in Malaysia, hence Eid celebrations will be held in the country on Thursday April 11, confirmed the Malaysian Housing Ministry on April 9. Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Thursday, April 11. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Oman:
The exact date of Eid al-Fitr in Oman for 2Oman hasn’t been officially announced yet. This is because the date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. However, there are clues that can help us estimate:
- A committee in Oman will meet this evening, April 9th 2024, to look for the crescent moon [Oman Eid announcement].
- Based on this, Eid al-Fitr is expected to be either Wednesday, April 10th or Thursday, April 11th, 2024.
So, while we can’t say for sure yet, Eid al-Fitr in Oman will likely fall on one of these two dates. (Verified ✔️)
Eid al-Fitr 2024 in Iran:
Eid al-Fitr will begin on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, according to the announcement from the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Many Islamic countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and others, have also declared Wednesday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr. (Verified ✔️)
