Eid Al-Fitr to be celebrated on March 31 in Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and Australia
Authorities in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia confirmed the date based on astronomical data and local moon sighting efforts.
In Bangladesh, the National Moon Sighting Committee stated that the crescent moon was not sighted, making Sunday the 30th day of Ramadan.
Indonesia also declared Monday as the first day of Eid after failing to observe the Shawwal crescent.
India, where today marks the 28th of Ramadan, expects the moon to be visible on Sunday, thereby celebrating Eid on Monday.
Malaysia's International Astronomy Centre (IAC) confirmed that the crescent will be visible to the naked eye on Sunday, placing Eid on March 31.Brunei followed suit, with the IAC also confirming that the moon will be visible there on Sunday.The Australian Fatwa Council declared Eid Al-Fitr on March 31 as well, noting that the Shawwal moon will be born after sunset on Saturday in both eastern and western parts of the country.More countries are expected to make official announcements as moon-sighting efforts continue across different regions. — Agencies
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