"When does Ramadan 2024 conclude? Could the solar eclipse impact Eid al-Fitr?"

Muslims worldwide are gearing up for Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "festival of breaking the fast," which stands as one of the two significant celebrations in Islam. Eid al-Fitr commences at the conclusion of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam characterized by fasting from dawn till dusk, alongside deep spiritual contemplation and prayer. Its onset is anticipated either on Tuesday or Wednesday, contingent upon the sighting of the crescent moon. In 2024, when does Ramadan end? Experts lean towards Wednesday as the more probable date, largely due to the occurrence of a solar eclipse on Monday. Michael Zeiler, an eclipse cartographer, highlighted to USA TODAY that the eclipse, transpiring in the early afternoon, will result in a moon phase of merely 5 to 6 hours by sunset, rendering the sighting of the crescent moon that evening highly improbable. When is Eid Al-Fitr celebrated, and how is it observed? Eid Al-Fitr marks the culmination of Ramadan. The festivities kick off with morning prayers on the first day of Eid. Families come together for joyous gatherings, visiting relatives, and indulging in sumptuous feasts featuring traditional dishes. It's customary to don new attire and exchange gifts, particularly for children who may receive presents or monetary gifts. During Eid, Muslims also fulfill Zakat al-Fitr, a mandatory charitable donation of food or its cash equivalent, typically given before the conclusion of Ramadan. Throughout the holiday, people extend heartfelt wishes of Eid Mubarak, meaning "Blessed Eid," or simply "Happy Eid." What is Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast during it? Ramadan, the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, holds significant importance as Muslims believe it's when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. It commences and concludes with the sighting of the crescent moon. Fasting during Ramadan constitutes one of the Five Pillars of Islam, representing fundamental practices incumbent upon every Muslim. From sunrise to sunset, adherents abstain from food, drink, smoking, and intimate relations. This period fosters spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and empathy towards those less fortunate. Are there Eid celebrations in North Jersey? The Eid Committee of New Jersey, representing several North Jersey mosques, hosts one of the region's largest Eid prayer services. This year, prayers are scheduled at the Teaneck Armory on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, the Islamic Center of Passaic County is organizing an Eid Night Bazaar on Tuesday, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at its Paterson campus (152 Derrom Ave). The event will feature diverse vendors offering merchandise, clothing, street food, and desserts, alongside a community prayer in solidarity with Gaza. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be allocated for Gaza relief efforts. Eid al-Fitr is one of Islam's two major holidays, with the other being Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Feast of the Sacrifice." Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God and typically falls in the final month of the Islamic calendar, which this year is in June.