The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr in Australia, based on astronomical data and moon sighting conditions for Shawwal 1446 AH.
After consulting astronomical observatories and scientific institutions specializing in crescent sighting, the council confirmed that the Shawwal crescent will be born on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 9:57 PM Sydney time (AEST) and 6:57 PM Perth time (AWST)—both occurring after sunset. Since the new moon will not be visible before sunset, Shawwal cannot begin on that day.
As a result, Ramadan will complete 30 days, with Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking the last day of the holy month.
### Determining the Eid date
The Grand Mufti of Australia and the Australian Fatwa Council determined the end of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal based on:
* The calculated birth of the moon before sunset.
* The duration of the moonset after sunset.
* The possibility of sighting the moon.
This method aligns with those adopted by many prominent global scholarly councils. While acknowledging differing opinions among scholars and Imams, the Australian National Imams Council and the Australian Fatwa Council urge the Muslim community to respect these differences and work towards unity, preserving shared values and interests.