Like Ramadan and other Muslim observances, the date of Eid is calculated by the sighting of the moon, which means it cannot be predicted with complete accuracy too far in advance, and there is ...

There are also those who mark the new month only after personally seeing a crescent Moon in the sky. So Eid dates differ around the world, though they are usually within one or two days of each other.

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is based on lunar months, meaning the timing of festivals like Ramadan are determined by the sighting of a New Moon by religious authorities. This year, Eid al-Fitr is ...

The date Eid al-Fitr falls on is decided by the cycle of the Moon. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. Eid al-Fitr is a ...