Saudi Arabia confirms Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent was sighted earlier this evening. The sighting marks the end of Ramadan, with the Islamic month concluding in 29 days this year.
Eid Al-Fitr falls on Shawwal 1, marking the conclusion of a month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims around the world. As per Islamic tradition, months last either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting.
Earlier, Saudi authorities had called upon citizens to observe the sky for the crescent on Ramadan 29 to determine the start of Shawwal. Following confirmed reports of the sighting, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Sunday as the first day of Eid celebrations.
BREAKING NEWS: Eid Al Fitr 1446/2025 is tomorrow: Sunday, 30 March 2025
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The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1446 was SEEN in Saudi Arabia today subsequently tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1446 pic.twitter.com/6om5sAl38D
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Woman dies after falling off crowded local train in Thane district
Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.
The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.
The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.
He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.
A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.
