The International Astronomical Center (IAC) has denied reports doing rounds on social networking sites claiming that Eid Al Fitr will fall on Saturday, April 22. The International Astronomical Center clarified that such claims are false.It wrote on Twitte
There is no possibility to sight the Shawwal crescent on Thursday, Ramadan 29, corresponding to April 20, and hence Eid Al-Fitr could fall on Saturday, April 22, according to the International Astronomical Center (IAC).
Ramadan Moon Sighting 2023: The International Astronomical Center (IAC) announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The observation took place on Wednesday at 8:15 am in Abu Dhabi. This means today, March 23, is the first day of Ramadan. At 10:30 am (UAE time), the centre captured a clearer image of the Ramadan crescent. Due to the increasing distance between the moon and the sun and the horizon, the view is clearer.