MANILA, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani confirmed on Sunday evening that Eid’l Fitr will be officially observed on March 31, 2025 (Monday), marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan.
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| Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) announced that Eid’l Fitr will be on March 31, 2025, marking the end of Ramadhan, after the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening. |
The announcement came after the crescent moon was sighted during simultaneous observations conducted by designated moon-sighting teams of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) across various locations in the Bangsamoro Region.
During the live announcement, Sheikh Guialani emphasized the significance of unity in observing the Islamic calendar and encouraged the community to embrace the spiritual essence of Eid.
“By the authority vested in me, as the Bangsamoro Mufti, I, Abdulrauf Guialani, hereby announce that the crescent moon was sighted today. Therefore, Eid’l Fitr and first day of Shawwal will be tomorrow, Monday, March 31, 2025, In Shaa Allah,” Sheikh Guialani announced.
Mosques and prayer grounds across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region are set to host Eid congregational prayers, as families prepare to celebrate this joyous occasion.
Eid'l Fitr regular holiday on April 1, 2025
On March 20, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 839 declaring Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr.
This was in accordance with the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, which suggested either March 31 or April 1 as the national holiday.
"In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid'l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, and to allow the entire Filipino nation to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid'l Fitr, it is necessary to declare 01 April 2025, Tuesday, a regular holiday throughout the country," the proclamation states.
— The Summit Express
