Fin du Ramadan 2025: Eid al-Fitr Confirmed for March 30

Eid al-Fitr 2025 was confirmed for Sunday, March 30 across most of Europe and Saudi Arabia, yet a partial solar eclipse and differing moon-sighting traditions left some communities waiting until Monday. This year, the answer came early and clearly from multiple religious authorities.

Start of Ramadan 2025: March 1, 2025 ·
End of Ramadan 2025: March 30, 2025 ·
Eid al-Fitr 2025: March 30, 2025 ·
Average fasting hours (Europe): 13–15 hours ·
Confirmed by: Grande Mosquée de Paris, CTMF, Saudi authorities

Here are the key dates at a glance:

Is Eid al-Fitr 2025 confirmed?

Yes — multiple authoritative sources have confirmed that Eid al-Fitr 2025 will fall on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in France and Saudi Arabia. The announcement came from both astronomical predictions and official moon-sighting committees.

When is the exact date of Eid al-Fitr 2025?

• The Grande Mosquée de Paris (Mizane Info quoting the Grand Mosque) fixed the date during the Night of Doubt on March 29, confirming Sunday March 30 as the first day of Shawwal.
• The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) (Ouest-France citing CFCM) announced that the new moon for Shawwal 1446 would occur on March 29 at 11:58 Paris time, making March 30 Eid.
• The CTMF (Midilibre citing CTMF) had already published a communiqué in December 2024 predicting the same date.

Regional news outlets in France immediately reported the confirmation. Ouest-France ran a headline stating “La fin du ramadan 2025 est confirmée, l’Aïd el-Fitr aura lieu dimanche 30 mars 2025,” and Midilibre (Midilibre, regional French daily) also reported the CTMF’s announcement.

The convergence of multiple religious bodies on a single date gives rare certainty for France and Saudi Arabia.

Which official bodies have confirmed the date?

• Grande Mosquée de Paris — France’s most prominent Islamic institution.
• CTMF (Conseil Théologique Musulman de France) — theological council representing multiple French Muslim organizations.
• Saudi Arabia’s moon-sighting committee — the Supreme Court’s official announcement.
• Muslims of France — an umbrella group that also declared March 30 via social media (Mizane Info).

One French municipal news site, Bulletin des Communes, initially published a conflicting date (March 31) but later corrected; its earlier report should be treated as unreliable given the overwhelming consensus from tier-1 and tier-2 sources.

What is the last day of fasting for Ramadan?

Fasting ends at sunset on the last day of the month. In 2025, that day is Saturday, March 29 — the 29th day of Ramadan. The next day, Sunday March 30, is Eid al-Fitr, when fasting is forbidden.

Is Eid Mubarak the last day of fasting?

No. “Eid Mubarak” is the greeting used during the three days of celebration that follow the last fast. The last day of fasting is the day before Eid — March 29 — when Muslims still fast from dawn to sunset. The phrase “last day of Ramadan” specifically refers to the final day of the holy month, not the holiday.

What to do on the last day of Ramadan?

• Complete the final fast with suhoor and iftar.
• Observe increased worship during the last ten nights, especially Laylat al-Qadr.
• Pay Zakat al-Fitr (obligatory charity) before the Eid prayer.
• Prepare for the Eid celebrations the next day.

The last day of fasting is a time of intense reflection, distinct from the celebration of Eid.

What are the fasting hours for Ramadan 2025?

Five dates, one pattern: fasting times vary significantly by latitude and season. In Europe, the average fast length during Ramadan 2025 ranged from 13 to 15 hours, depending on the country and the progress of spring.

When is Ramadan 2025 in the UK?

• Ramadan 2025 began in the UK on March 1, 2025 — the same day as most of the world (Le Petit Journal).
• Last fasting day: March 29 (sunset).
• Fasting hours in London: approximately 14 hours at the start, gradually decreasing to around 13.5 hours by Ramadan’s end (IslamicFinder, global prayer time service).

How to find prayer times and suhoor/iftar times?

• Use reputable apps like IslamicFinder, Muslim Pro, or the local mosque’s timetable.
• Most UK mosques publish monthly calendars showing suhoor end (Fajr) and iftar (Maghrib) times.
• Always rely on verified local announcements for the exact beginning and end of each fast.

The implication: fasting hours in 2025 were manageable for most of Europe, but travellers moving between countries should double-check local schedules.

What date is Sallah 2025?

“Sallah” is the Hausa and Nigerian term for Eid al-Fitr. One country, multiple traditions: Nigeria celebrates Sallah on the basis of local moon-sighting, which can cause the date to differ from the Saudi or French calendar.

When is Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria?

• In 2025, Nigeria celebrated Sallah on Sunday, March 30, aligning with the majority of the Muslim world (Time and Date, calendar reference site).
• However, regional differences can occur: some northern states may rely on local sightings rather than following the national astronomical calculations.

Are there regional differences in Eid dates?

Yes. The Wikipedia (French-language encyclopedia) notes that the date of Eid depends on lunar observation and geographic position, explaining why countries — and even regions within a country — can differ. In 2025, while France and Saudi Arabia agreed on March 30, some predictions suggested that countries using strict visual sighting might celebrate on March 31 (Le Petit Journal citing the International Astronomy Centre).

The catch: a partial solar eclipse on March 29 across Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia added to the uncertainty for North African observers (Le Petit Journal).

Can I kiss my girlfriend during Ramadan?

Kissing during fasting hours can break the fast if it leads to arousal or causes swallowing of saliva. Islamic scholars unanimously advise avoiding any intimate acts while fasting. After iftar (sunset), marital intimacy is permitted.

What are the rules of physical intimacy during Ramadan?

• During fasting hours (dawn to sunset): All forms of sexual activity, including kissing with desire, are forbidden.
• After iftar: Marital relations are allowed, but caution is advised to avoid anything that could invalidate the next day’s fast.
• General ruling: Kissing that does not involve intention or arousal is considered makruh (discouraged) by most schools of thought.

What actions break the fast?

• Intentional eating or drinking.
• Smoking.
• Sexual intercourse.
• Vomiting deliberately.
• Injections of nutrients (insulin and medical injections not intended as nourishment are generally exempted).
• Accidental acts (e.g., swallowing water while rinsing the mouth) do not break the fast, according to the majority of scholars (Wikipedia).

Couples should maintain clear communication to respect the rules.

This convergence of astronomical calculation and official declarations gives rare clarity for most of the Muslim world.

For Muslims in France, Saudi Arabia, and most of the world, the end of Ramadan 2025 is locked in: Sunday, March 30. The convergence of astronomical calculation and official moon-sighting declarations from multiple institutions gives rare certainty. The real lesson for global Muslims is to check their local mosque’s announcement — because a partial solar eclipse and differing traditions mean a small but real chance that some communities break their fast a day apart. For the traveller in March 2025, the choice is clear: pack for a Sunday Eid, but stay flexible on Monday.

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