Eid al-Fitr 2022 Updates: Chand Mubarak! Shawwal moon sighted in Hyderabad as celebrations begin

On the occasion of Eid, get your celebration and party started by playing these select Bollywood songs so that everyone gets into the right mood.   

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Veteran Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas and playback singer Shreya Ghoshal are set to take the stage at Dubai for live concerts in two separate events, as part of Eid celebrations.

Wondering what could be the perfect outfit and styling choice for your Eid 2022 celebrations? We have got you covered.

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Shawwal moon was sighted in Hyderabad on the evening of May 2. The Eid celebrations have begun as the festival will be celebrated tomorrow with full fervour.

Eid 2022 will be celebrated in India on May 3. The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Hyderabad today and Eid will be celebrated with full fervour in the country tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3.

The moon-sighting committee in Karnataka has said Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 3. “The first day of Shawal (1443) will be on Tuesday, May 3, 2022,” the committee said in its statement.

Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata have many reasons to celebrate this Eid as the superstar’s recent film ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ enjoys a successful run at the box office. Here's how the family is celebrating.

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Many women celebrate Eid by applying henna on their hands. On the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, a number of social media users flaunted their mehendi designs and wished all 'Eid Mubarak'.

Popular football clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United shared special Eid wishes on Twitter!

Animated comedy series' popular character SpongeBob too wished everyone Eid. The official Twitter account of the show shared a fan-edit post on the occasion for the same. Take a look: 

Here's a photo of worshipers praying as the world gears up to celebrate Eid.

On Eid, it is a tradition to make and serve Sheer Khurma. It is a sweet dish made using milk and vermicelli with nuts and dates. Impress your loved ones by making the delicious recipe.

Here's a step by step guide on how to make Sheer Khurma

Eid holidays are the best time to travel with family and loved ones. Locations like Europe, Dubai, Singapore and Maldives are popular foreign destinations during this time. 

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: As the crescent was not sighted yesterday (April 30) in Saudi Arabia, they are observing the fast today. Saudi Arabia will celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, May 2 along with UAE, Qatar, and other middle east countries. On the other hand, Indian Muslims will celebrate the festival on May 3.

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After the moon is first sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Eid takes place in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries on the next day. This year, Eid-Ul-Fitr will begin on May 2, 2022, and will end on May 3, 2022, in India. 

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, on the first day of Shawaal which falls on the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. You can celebrate Eid by sharing these wonderful messages and greetings with your family, friends, and loved ones.

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Office of Chief Kazi to the Government of Tamil Nadu said in a statement also said that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be on May 3. "The new moon for the month of Shawwal 2022 (1443 H) was not sighted on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 3, 2022," it said.

Lucknow's Markazi Chand Committee said that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Sunday evening hence, May 2 will be observed as the last day of Ramzan and Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 3. "Marzaki Chand Committee Farangi Mahal, Qazi-e-Shahar Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli Imam Idgah Lucknow has announced that today is the date 29 Ramzan-ul-Mubarak 1443 H. There is no moon of Shawwal on May 1, 2022. So tomorrow is 30th roza and Eid-ul-Fitr will be on May 3, 2022. Eid-ul-Fitr namaz at Indgah Lucknow will be held on 03 May 2022 at 10 am," Marzaki Chand Committee said in a statment.

The festival is celebrated by sharing a delightful dish Seviyan (Vermicelli) that comes under different varieties like Hath Ka Seviyan, Nammak Ka Seviyan, Chakle Ka Seviyan and Laddu Seviyan. All these variants can be used in the dish called Sheerkurma, which is also made on Eid and distributed among friends and relatives.

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan. The festival is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, Muslims do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk. They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break their day-long fast with 'Iftar' in the evening.Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which involves rigorous fasting for about 30 days. Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.