Shawwal crescent moon sighted, Saudi confirmed Eid Al-Fitr to start Friday – TimesKuwait

April 20, 2023

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• Moon sighting came in Tamir• Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting

The Shawwal crescent was spotted in Tamir, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, meaning the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21.

The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid.

Eid Al-Fitr celebrations follow the end of Ramadan which lasts 29 or 30 days based on when the crescent moon is sighted.

Source: Arab News