New Delhi, March 26 -- As Ramadan enters its last week. Muslims in India and around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous occasion that marks the end of the month of fasting.

This year, Ramadan, or Ramzan - one of the most sacred months in Islam - began on March 2, Sunday, after the crescent moon was sighted on March 1, Saturday.

In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began on March 1. Ramadan is a 29-day or 30-day month during which Muslims observe Roza or fasting.

In India, since Ramzan began on March 2, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 31 if the month lasts 29 days. It would be April 1 if the month of Ramadan lasts 30 days.

The dates are decided by the sighting of the crescent a day before. So, if, the crescent is ...