New Delhi, March 29 -- In Islamic tradition, the sighting of the crescent or new moon plays a pivotal role in determining the start of a new lunar month or religious observances. With the sunset marking the 28th day of Ramadan this Saturday, anticipation grows across Bangladesh as Muslim families and community members look to the skies for the celestial sign that heralds Eid-ul-Fitr.

Taking to their official social media account on X this Saturday, the International Astronomy Center tweeted, "Bangladesh: Monday, March 31st is Eid al-Fitr. The sun has set in Bangladesh and Eid al-Fitr will be on Monday as today is the 28th day of Ramadan. The crescent moon will be visible to the naked eye tomorrow, Sunday (sic)."

The festival of Eid is a...