11 May, 22:22 (IST)

The Shawwal crescent has not been sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this evening. Therefore, Ramadan 2021 will end tomorrow and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on May 13.

11 May, 18:23 (IST)

Mufti Abuhuraira Udasna of Bangsamoro Drul Ifta has announced that the new moon was not sighted in Philippines. Hence, Filipinos will observe Eid al-Fitr on May 13.

11 May, 18:15 (IST)

The Shawwal crescent has not bee sighted in Malaysia this evening. Therefore, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, the Keeper of the Great Seal of the Rulers, has declared Ramadan 2021 will end tomorrow and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on May 13.

11 May, 17:34 (IST)

A new moon has not been sighted in Indonesia today, hence, Ramadan will complete 30 days and Shawwal month as well as Eid 2021 celebrations will begin from May 13, Nahdlatul Ulama has announced.

11 May, 15:52 (IST)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 13 as general holiday nationwide in Eid 2021 observance.

11 May, 15:43 (IST)

The reports of sighting of moon is awaited form UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan and Russia. If the moon is sighted this evening, Ramadan will end and Shawaal month will begin tomorrow. Also, Eid 2021 will be celebrated on May 12.

11 May, 15:16 (IST)

The Ministry of Justice, UAE, has urged Muslims residing in the country to look for the new moon this evening and report if the moon sighting if it happens. Follow this space for live updates on the final Eid 2021 and Shawwal moon sighting announcements.

11 May, 15:00 (IST)

The final announcement on the end of Ramadan 2021, beginning of Shawwal and Eid 2021 celebrations will be made by Islamic authorities in the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan, Russia and other countries today.

Abu Dhabi, May 11: Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates or UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan, Russia and some other countries will look for the new moon this evening, also called Chand Raat in some Asian countries. The sighting of the moon will mark the end on Ramadan 2021 and start of Shawaal month. It will also set the date for Eid 2021 or Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Catch live updates on the Eid and Shawwal moon sighting developments in UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan and Russia here. Eid 2021 Date in India: When Is Moon Sighting for Eid al-Fitr? Know Tentative Dates for Islamic Festival.

Under the Islamic lunar calendar, a new month begins when a new moon is sighted on 29th or 30th of the ongoing month. If a new moon is sighted on 29th, the new month begins next day. However, if the moon remains invisible, the ongoing month completes 30 days and a new month begins after that. In UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan, Russia and some other countries in the Middle East and South Asia, Ramadan 2021 began on April 13. Eid Moon Sighting 2021, Chand Raat Live News Updates: Announcement on Shawwal Crescent in US, UK, Europe, Turkey, Australia, Africa, Canada and New Zealand Today.

Therefore, May 11 is 29th of Ramadan. If the new moon is sighted this evening, Eid 2021 or Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on May 12 in UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Qatar, Philippines, Afghanistan, Russia. If the moon remains unfounded in these countries, Ramadan will complete 30 days and Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on May 13.

In India, Muslims marks the start of Ramzan from April 14. Hence, Eid al-Fitr in India will be celebrated either on May 13 or May 14 subject to the moon sighting.