The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals issued Tuesday called upon the local residents to sight the crescent, new moon, of the month of Shawwal 1444 AH today on Thursday 29th of Ramadan 1444 AH corresponding to April 20, 2023.
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, United Kingdom and other countries in the Middle East and West will gear up to sight the crescent moon on Thursday
Eid is a festival which is celebrated across the states with a blend of local culture mixing with Islamic faith. It spreads the message of harmony and peace. This year Eid will be observed on April 22 or 23 as per the sighting of moon. Read on to know more about Eid celebrations., Spirituality News, Times Now
The crescent moon for the Islamic month of Shawwal was sighted on Thursday evening, therefore clerics across the country announced that the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in India on April 22.
Eid al-Fitr 2023: Once the sighting of the moon has been confirmed, the declaration of Eid 2023 is broadcasted through television, radio stations, and mosques.