New Delhi, March 30 -- The city of Mumbai is set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 on March 31, following the official confirmation of the Shawwal 1446 moon sighting by the Markazi Ruyate Hilal Committee, Masjid-e-Jama Mumbai. The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday evening, marking the end of Ramadan and the air filled up with excitement as families prepare for festivities, communal prayers and feasting.

Chand Raat, the night before Eid-ul-Fitr, is traditionally marked by bustling markets, last-minute shopping and the sweet aroma of festive delicacies. Across Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai, people are busy purchasing new clothes, exchanging gifts and preparing delicious dishes like biryani, sheer khurma and kebabs. Mosques and open groun...