When is Chand Raat 2024?

Find out when the moon will be visible during Eid-al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, and more.
Sighting of the Eid-al-Fitr moon, Chaand Raat 2024: The Shawwal moon may be seen on different dates in different places, resulting in changes in the date of Eid-al-Fitr worldwide. This is an important and pleasant holiday that unites Muslims from all corners of the world.

Sighting of the Eid-al-Fitr moon, Chaand Raat 2024: The completion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is celebrated on Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid-al-Fitr, Meethi Eid, and Id-al-Fitr. noted during the first three days of Shawwal, the Hijri month ten. The eve of Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid al-Adha is known in South Asian cultures—especially in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—as “Chand Raat.”

The phrase refers to the night when the moon is visible since it is derived from the Urdu word “chand,” which means moon, and “raat,” which means night. Muslims consider this night to be noteworthy since it signifies the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan, the month of Zul-Hijjah, and the start of the month of Shawwal.

The Shawwal moon may appear on different dates in different places, resulting in variances in the date of Eid-al-Fitr worldwide. Nonetheless, it is an important and pleasant holiday that unites Muslims from all corners of the world. Here are the anticipated dates for Chand Raat and Eid-al-Fitr in India and other countries. It’s a time of quiet, introspection, and celebration with many customs, such as group prayers, feasting, and charitable giving.

When will the moon be visible in India on Chand Raat in 2024 for Eid-al-Fitr?

The Shawwal moon’s appearance determines the day of Eid-ul-Fitr in India in 2024. On the night of April 9, 2024, this year, there should be a crescent moon visible. The date of Eid, in 2024, is April 10, if the moon is visible on this day; if not, it falls on April 11, 2024. One of the most important Islamic religious rituals that determines the day of Eid-al-Fitr is the sighting of the Crescent Moon.

Date of Eid-al-Fitr moon sightings in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other countries: Chand Raat 2024

The Supreme Court has urged all Muslims to witness the new crescent moon on April 8, 2024, the night of the conclusion of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal, in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and the United Kingdom.

It will be confirmed that April 9, 2024, is the date of Eid-ul-Fitr by the moon sighting in these countries. In contrast, Muslims in these nations may observe a 30-day fast during Ramadan this year rather than a 29-day one if the moon is not visible on April 8, in which case the crescent moon will be sought on April 9, and if it is still not visible on April 10, 2024, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated.

Many nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan, rely on the Shawwal moon sighting to determine the date of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Essentially, the lunar eclipse signifies a moment of joy, harmony, and introspection. This event acts as a reminder of the value of tradition and the upholding of Islamic rituals while also bringing people together and fostering a sense of spiritual solidarity.

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