Astronomical calculations by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) have revealed that the first day of Shawal 1446 AH will be on Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.
The new moon of Shawal will appear immediately after the conjunction occurs at exactly 1:00 PM Cairo local time on Saturday, Ramadan 29, 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025 (the sighting day).
The new crescent will remain visible in the sky of Mecca for 7 minutes and in Cairo for 11 minutes after sunset on the sighting day.
In other governorates of Egypt, the new crescent will be visible for durations ranging between 9 and 12 minutes.
As for Arab and Islamic capitals and cities, the new crescent will remain in the sky after sunset between 3 and 19 minutes.
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