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Who Determines Eid Dates in India? Shahi Imam's Role & Potential Date Variations
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Eid al-Fitr: How India Decides the Date, Shahi Imam's Role, and Regional Variations
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19-03-2026, 12:27
Eid al-Fitr: How India Decides the Date, Shahi Imam's Role, and Regional Variations
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Eid al-Fitr date in India is determined by moon sighting, not fixed in advance, leading to annual variations.
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Moon sighting committees in various cities, not a single individual, decide the date based on testimonies.
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The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid plays a symbolic role, making official announcements after confirmation from committees.
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The moon sighting process involves teams and individuals looking for the new moon on the 29th day of Ramadan.
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Eid can be celebrated on different days across India due to varying moon visibility caused by weather or geographical factors.
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