Eid in India on Friday after Shawwal moon not sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in India on Wednesday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Friday, May 14, several Indian media outlets reported.

According to Hindustan Times, the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the country.

Muslims will observe the 30th of Ramadan on Thursday and Eid will be celebrated the next day, marking the beginning of Shawwal.