New Delhi, March 22 -- As the crescent moon prepares to grace the night sky, millions of Muslims across the world are eagerly await the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid al-Fitr, the joyous festival that marks the end of Ramadan, depending on the sighting of the new moon. With festivities spanning across countries and cultures, Eid al-Fitr is not just a religious event but a global celebration of unity, gratitude and generosity.

Unlike fixed-date holidays, the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, making moon sighting a crucial aspect of determining each new month's and also Eid's exact date. Shawwal is the month that follows Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal.

The Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and...