New Delhi, March 29 -- Indonesia has officially announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Monday, March 31, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. With this confirmation, Ramadan will complete 30 days, allowing the Muslim community to prepare for one of the most significant celebrations of the year.

The sighting of the new or crescent moon is a time-honoured tradition in Islamic culture, signaling the transition from the lunar month of Ramadan to Shawwal. While many eagerly watched the skies on Saturday, the absence of the crescent moon meant an extended day of fasting before the joyous celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr could begin.

Taking to their official social media handle on...