Muslims in Delhi, Lucknow, Karnataka, and numerous different parts of India will observe one more day of fasting as the Eid al-Fitr crescent moon was not located on Tuesday night, April 9. This news follows official declarations from noticeable mosques like Delhi’s Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid, alongside reports from Karnataka confirming the moon wasn’t sighted.
The Markazi Chand Committee Eidgah in Lucknow also made the same declaration. Therefore, Eid al-Fitr festivities in these areas will be conducted on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Eid al-Fitr festivities will be celebrated before in certain parts of the country. Kerala and Ladakh will observe Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, as the Shawwal crescent moon was sighted there.
This features the significance of moon sightings in deciding the specific date for Eid al-Fitr, which can at times, fluctuate across various districts within India.
While India notices Eid on April 11, a few nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and others in the Middle East and West will celebrate on Wednesday, April 10. This is because the moon was not located in these countries on April 8. Essentially, Eid will be celebrated on April 10 in Australia, Pakistan, Philippines and Malaysia.
