Eid 2025 Moon Sighting LIVE: Security Tightened in Delhi, Mumbai Amid Bomb Threats as Muslims Await Shawwal Crescent

Eid 2025 Moon Sighting LIVE: Security was intensified throughout Delhi-NCR in response to a message on X that warned of 'riots, bomb blasts' during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025. One such tweet on the social networking site informed the police of India's national capital that it should be on the alert for some "illegal Rohingya/Bangladeshi/Pakistani Muslims during Eid, they may cause Hindu-Muslim riots or bomb blast in Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Jahangirpuri" between March 31-April 1.

Delhi police or UP police, who were also tagged on this post, are yet to respond to this social media warning message.

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Earlier, the police of Delhi enhanced the security arrangements for Eid celebrations and the last Friday prayers in east Delhi. "We have briefed the staff of every police station in the east district to maintain law and order in the area. We will ensure that maximum staff will be on patrolling and proper pickets will be done. Police presence will be complete," an officer was cited as saying by news agency PTI in a previous report.

The lunar calendar is the reason for the shifting dates of Eid-ul-Fitr, which move ahead roughly 10-11 days each year. Over the years, the gliding calendar makes the entire shift from one season to another. For this reason, Eid celebrations may fall on different days for Muslims in different regions of the world, adding diversity to it.

Eid-ul-Fitr is more than a celebratory occasion; it is the symbol marking a month of rigorous spiritual exercise: during Ramadan, people fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and worldly distraction, devoting time to prayer, reflections on their actions, and doing good. The last few days of Ramadan are extremely precious and the magical night of Laylatul Qadr or the Night of Power is believed to be the holiest night of that year.

Also, Ramadan is a month of altruistic giving, hence Muslims bless needy causes because of the values that need to be upheld, Islamic values, sorry for the repetition, through paying Zakat and Sadaqah. Eid-ul-Fitr: Such excitement!

As the crescent moon's sighting date draws near in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other South Asian nations, the Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and their counterparts in the UK and in other countries of the Middle East and West celebrate Eid; thus, preparing millions of Muslims all over the world to mark one of the most joyous and sacred festivals of Islam, namely Eid-ul-Fitr.

This festival is otherwise known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" and is a time of renewal, gratefulness, and togetherness, which depicts its great spiritual and communal significance. But even then, Eid dates vary from country to country due to the lunar month having either 29 or 30 days.

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A special prayer service is held on the morning of Eid in mosques, and worshippers flock in new or freshly ironed outfits, exchanging warm greetings of "Eid Mubarak!" The spirit of benevolence continues, as families and friends exchange gifts, visit each other's homes, and enjoy jubilant feasts.

The series of celebrations is incomplete without food, and homes are fully lit with delicious dining options. In addition to the aforementioned sweets, biryani, kebabs, and samosas are offered as traditional staples, whereas sheer khurma (a rich pudding with vermicelli) and ras malai (soft cheese dumplings served in sweet milk) bring pride to any Eid celebration. Food served at Eid celebrations not only satisfies the taste buds but also symbolizes love and hospitality.

Eid-ul-Fitr stands for faith, oneness, and thankfulness. Through prayers and good deeds, or even parties, the spirit of Eid makes everyone appreciate the togetherness and giving back to society. He can now celebrate around the world as families and communities welcome the onset of Eid.

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