Initial moon sighting predictions suggested that Eid al-Fitr would likely be celebrated on Friday 21 April this year, with Saudi Arabia expected to sight the new crescent moon on Thursday night.

Muslims mark Idd Ul Fitr ... having sighted the new moon. The rest of the country complied with the Chief Kadhi,” said Sheikh Khitami. “We have some Muslims who follow Saudi Arabia that ...

Earlier, Saudi Arabia reported that the Shawwal moon crescent was not sighted on Friday, hence Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, May 24, according to authorities. Also read: Sheikh Mohamed ...

Meanwhile, the moon of the month of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1443 AH has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The first day of Zilhaj will be tomorrow (Thursday) while the Day of Arafah will fall on July 8 ...

Also read: UAE announces first day of Eid Al Fitr The Supreme Court congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince, the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...

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The end of Ramadan is marked by the key religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr, in which Muslim families ... rely on news of an official sighting of the new Moon, rather than looking at the sky themselves.

Meanwhile, the Zil Hajj moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and Eid ul Adha will be celebrated in the kingdom on 28th of this month.

depending on the sighting of the crescent on Tuesday. Eid ul-Fitr moon sighting signifies the completion of the Islamic month of Ramadan where the followers of Islam fast from dawn to sunset and ...

As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims all over the world will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid ul-Fitr ... Both Iraq and Saudi Arabia consider them to be their national cookie.

Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important religious ... Warm wishes to you, family and friends. When the Moon of Eid arises it brings happiness and excitement with itself. May your life always ...