The crescent for month of Shawwal has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadan ends and Shawwal month commences in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, Eid Ul Fitr or Eid al-Fitr shall be observed on April 21 in Saudi Arabia.
The Shawwal crescent has not been sighted in eastern provinces of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court has been informed about it. If the moon is not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr 2023 shall fall on April 22. A final announcement is awaited.
Amid search for Shawwal crescent in Saudi Arabia, two groups of astronomers reportedly engaged in heated argument with each other in Sudair. A few astronomers are dissenting with the main moon sighting committee in Sudair over some disagreements. Stay here for live news updates on Eid moon sighting 2023 in Saudi Arabia.
The sun is about to go down in Saudi Arabia and the search for Shawwal crescent shall commence shortly. The moon sighting will determine Eid al-Fitr date in Saudi Arabia. Stay here with us for live news updates on 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 is impossible to see the Crescent this evening..and I challenge anyone who sees it to photograph it as evidence,” he was quoted as saying. If the moon is not sighted, Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia will be celebrated on April 22.
Observers are preparing to sight the Shawwal 1444 moon in Saudi Arabia. The moon sighting is conducted to determine Eid al-Fitr 2023 date in Saudi Arabia. Watch this space to catch live news updates on the moon sighting in KSA.
Preparations are underway in Saudi Arabia to conduct the moon sighting at different locations. The moon sighting will determine the beginning of Shawwal month and Eid al-Fitr 2023 date in Saudi Arabia. A final announcement is expected after Maghrib prayers. Watch this space to catch Eid al-Fitr 2023 moon sighting live news updates from Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh, April 20: Muslims in Saudi Arabia will gather to sight the moon this evening. The moon sighting is conducted to determine the Eid 2023 date in Saudi Arabia. Eid or Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims across the world. Moreover, the sighting of moon will mark end of ongoing Ramadan month and beginning of Shawwal 1444 month. Like every year, LatestLY will provide live news updates on the Eid 2023 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. Stay here with us to catch instant and accurate Eid moon sighting live news updates from Saudi Arabia.
Eid is celebrated on first day of Shawwal month, which begins after Ramadan ends. Every month in Islamic calendar, which is based on lunar cycle, lasts either for 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. On 29th day of each month, Muslims try to sight the moon. If the moon is sighted, the ongoing month gets over and a new month begins. If the moon is not sighted, the ongoing month completes 30 days and Muslims welcome a new month after that. Eid 2023 Date in India: When Is Eid al-Fitr Moon Sighting? Know When Is Ramzan Chand Raat and Tentative Dates for Islamic Festival.
Muslims in Saudi Arabia started observing Ramadan fast from March 23. Accordingly, 29th of Ramadan falls on today i.e. April 20. Therefore, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has asked Muslims in the KSA to try to see the moon this evening and report the sighting, if any, at the nearest court. If the Shawwal crescent is sighted this evening, Ramadan shall end and Eid will be celebrated on April 21, 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 testimony of moon sighting is available, Ramadan shall complete 30 days on April 21. In this case, Muslims will welcome Shawwal on April 22 and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the same day. Stay connected with us to get live news updates on Shawwal moon sighting or Eid 2023 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 20, 2023 05:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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