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The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Hence, Ramadan ends and Shawwal month begins in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, Eid Ul Fitr or Eid al-Fitr is said to be observed on April 21 in Saudi Arabia.
The Shawwal Crescent has not been sighted in the eastern provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court has been informed. If the moon is not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr 2023 falls on April 22nd. A final announcement is awaited.
While searching for the Shawwal Crescent in Saudi Arabia, two groups of astronomers in Sudair reportedly had a heated argument with each other. Some astronomers disagree with the main lunar observation board in Sudair over some disagreement. Stay here for live news of Eid moon sighting 2023 in Saudi Arabia.
The sun is about to set in Saudi Arabia and the search for the Shawwal Crescent is expected to begin shortly. Moon sighting will set Eid al-Fitr date in Saudi Arabia. Stay with us here for live news of the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia.
According to astronomer Adel Al-Saadoun, the Shawwal Crescent is unlikely to be seen in Saudi Arabia today. “It’s impossible to see the crescent moon tonight… and I urge anyone who sees it to photograph it as proof,” he was quoted as saying. When the moon is not sighted, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in Saudi Arabia on April 22nd.
Observers prepare to sight the moon Shawwal 1444 in Saudi Arabia. The moon sighting is performed to determine the date of Eid al-Fitr 2023 in Saudi Arabia. Watch this section for live news of the moon sighting in KSA.
Preparations are underway in Saudi Arabia to conduct moon sightings at various locations. The moon sighting will mark the beginning of Shawwal month and the date of Eid al-Fitr 2023 in Saudi Arabia. A final announcement is expected after Maghrib prayers. Check out this section to see live Eid al-Fitr 2023 moon sighting news updates from Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh, April 20: Muslims in Saudi Arabia will gather tonight to see the moon. The moon sighting is performed to determine the Eid 2023 date in Saudi Arabia. Eid or Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world. In addition, the sighting of the moon marks the end of the current month of Ramadan and the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1444. As every year, LatestLY will provide live news of the Eid 2023 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. Stay here with us for instant and accurate Eid moon sighting live news updates from Saudi Arabia.
Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal month, which begins after the end of Ramadan. Each month in the Islamic calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle, lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. On the 29th day of every month, Muslims try to see the moon. When the moon is sighted, the current month ends and a new month begins. If the moon is not sighted, the current month completes 30 days and Muslims then welcome a new month. Eid 2023 Date in India: When Will Eid al-Fitr Moon Be Sighted? Know when is Ramzan Chand Raat and preliminary dates for Islamic festival.
Muslims in Saudi Arabia began fasting Ramadan from March 23. Accordingly, the 29th of Ramadan falls on today’s April 20th. So the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims in Saudi Arabia to try to see the moon tonight and report the sighting, if anyone, to the next court. When the Shawwal Crescent is sighted tonight, Ramadan ends and Eid is celebrated on April 21st, marking the beginning of Shawwal month. Islamic Calendar 2023 : From Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr and Bakrid, List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.
If no moon sighting certificate is available, Ramadan ends on April 21 30 days. In this case, Muslims will welcome Shawwal on April 22nd and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the same day. Stay connected with us for live news of Shawwal moon sighting or Eid 2023 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia.
(The story above first appeared on LatestLY on April 20, 2023 5:16 PM IST. For more politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle news and updates, visit our website Latestly.com).
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