Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 Announced: Shawwal Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia
Moon-Sighting Committee Confirms End of Ramadan
The crescent moon that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the moon-sighting committee announced on Thursday evening. The sighting signals the start of Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival that marks the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr Celebrations to Begin Friday
In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday, April 21, as the crescent moon was sighted on Thursday night. The moon-sighting committee invited all Muslims to participate in the Eid prayers, which will be held at mosques and open spaces across the country.
Eid al-Fitr is a time for celebration and joy, as Muslims around the world gather with family and friends to break their fast and give thanks for the blessings of Ramadan. The festival is typically marked by feasts, prayers, and the exchange of gifts.
In other parts of the world, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on different dates, depending on when the crescent moon is sighted in each country. In the United Kingdom, for example, Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on Saturday, April 22.
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