The chairman of the astronomy institution, Muhammad Shaukat, predicts that Eidul Fitr will fall on April 22 (Saturday) this year, while the International Astronomy Centre states that it is unlikely the Shawwal moon will be visible on April 20 (Thursday) in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Supreme Court invites residents to observe the moon on Thursday and to provide their evidence at the nearest court.
Observing the moon determines the duration of Ramadan, with the holy month lasting either 29 or 30 days.
If the moon is visible on Thursday, Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid on Friday, April 21.
Earlier,
The federal government has announced a five-day holiday for Eid, one of the most anticipated festivals for Muslims that celebrates the conclusion of Ramadan as it approaches its last Ashra (10 days).
According to the interior ministry, the Cabinet Division proposed the Eid holidays, which would be held from April 21 to April 25.
The Ministry of Interior will send out frequent Eid holiday announcements.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduling the sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon for April 20, according to a statement issued by the religious affairs ministry on Tuesday.
Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Halal Committee, will preside over the meeting, which will take place at the Religious Affairs Ministry in Islamabad.
Various sites around the nation will host meetings of the zonal committees.
Ramadan 2023 began on March 23, following considerable uncertainty at the moonsighting meeting.
Eid Ul Fitr: A Joyous Celebration For Muslims Worldwide
Eid ul Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is an important religious holiday and Muslims celebrate it all over the world.
Also, it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is a time for rejoicing, feasting, and spending time with family and loved ones.
