New Delhi, March 30 -- The wait is over as the Shawwal 1446 AH crescent moon has been sighted in Uttar Pradesh's capital city Lucknow, confirming that Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, March 31. As the month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims in the city and across India are gearing up for a day filled with prayers, gratitude, and joyous gatherings.

The sighting of the crescent moon marks the transition from Ramadan fasting to Eid festivity, a moment eagerly awaited by millions. As the first sliver of the new or crescent moon appeared in the sky, the air buzzed with excitement and the news spread quickly through mosques, media outlets, and social circles.

Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", is ...