Eid to be celebrated in Australia on April 10

The Muslim community in Australia will officially celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday (April 10).

The Australian Fatwa Council announced this in a statement on Monday (April 8).

According to the announcement, the moon of Shawwal was not sighted in the country, meaning that the new moon is expected to be born on Tuesday, April 9. This means that Tuesday will mark the last day of the holy month of Ramadan.

In accordance with Islamic tradition, the sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan, and signals the onset of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Preparations are already underway as families and communities gear up to commemorate this day. Mosques and prayer grounds are expected to welcome worshipers for special Eid prayers.

In larger cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, there are often large congregational prayers held in parks or stadiums to accommodate the larger Muslim population.

After the prayer, families and friends often gather for communal meals and celebrations. This includes visiting each other's homes, hosting parties, or attending community events organized by local mosques or Islamic centers.