The Shawwal Moon Sighting Committee in India is on high alert, ready to spot the crescent moon that will signal the end of Ramadan and the commencement of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024. This event, steeped in Islamic tradition, is going to take place today on the evening of April 9, 2024.
The sighting of the moon on this day will mean that Eid-ul-Fitr will celebrated on April 10, 2024. If the moon remains unseen, the festival will observed on April 11, 2024. This practice reflects the influence of the Islamic lunar calendar, which moves the date of Eid-ul-Fitr forward by approximately 10 to 11 days each year.
The sighting of the Shawwal moon is a moment of joy that unites Muslims worldwide. In India, it marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan and the start of the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Shawwal Moon Sighting Committee plays a vital role in this process, ensuring the accurate determination of the festival’s date.
As the committee readies itself for this significant event, Muslims across India and the world eagerly await the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr, a period of peace, introspection, and celebration. This festival, characterized by communal prayers, feasting, and charitable giving, highlights the unity and shared faith of the global Muslim community.
