Egyptian and Emirati astronomers have shared their projections for Eid al-Fitr dates, using astronomical calculations to determine the likely end of Ramadan.
Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics has indicated that the Shawwal moon may be visible on March 29 in 30 cities across the world. These include Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, Ankara, Tehran, Muscat, Karachi, London, Moscow, and Ottawa. Based on this analysis, Egyptian authorities anticipate that Ramadan will last 29 days, concluding on Saturday, March 29, with Eid al-Fitr expected on Sunday, March 30.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, stated that Eid in the UAE could fall on either March 30 (Sunday) or March 31 (Monday), depending on moon visibility. According to astronomical calculations, the Shawwal moon is expected to be born at 2:58 PM on March 29. However, due to its limited visibility—only three hours before sunset—it may not be easily sighted. If the moon is not observed, Eid will be marked on Monday, March 31.
These predictions align with traditional lunar observations, but final confirmation will depend on official moon sighting committees. The expected dates may vary across different countries based on local visibility conditions.
