Eid likely on May 13 in most Muslim countries
RIYADH, 28 days ago Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, is likely to fall on May 13 in most Muslim countries, according to The International Astronomical Centre (IAC). The sighting of the crescent moon in most Muslim countries will take place on May 11, 2021, noting that in countries that began Ramadan on April 14, the moon sighting will take place on May 12, including in several non-Arab African and Muslim countries, where the Eid will fall on Thursday or Friday, stated Engineer Mohamed Shawkat, Director of IAC. In countries that will sight the crescent moon on May 12, it will be possible by using a telescope from the East of the Islamic world, as well as in Arab countries in Asia and Europe while a bare eye sighting will be possible with some difficulties in the majority of African countries, Canada and South America, he noted.
Eid al-Fitr will fall on 13th May in most Muslim countries: International Astronomical Centre
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2021 (WAM) The International Astronomical Centre (IAC) is predicting that Eid al-Fitr will fall on 13th May in most Muslim countries.
Eng. Mohamed Shawkat, Director of the Centre, stated that the sighting of the crescent moon in most Muslim countries will take place on Tuesday, 11th May, 2021, noting that in countries that began the Holy Month of Ramadan on Wednesday, 14th April, the moon sighting will take place on Wednesday, 12th May, including in several non-Arab African and Muslim countries, where the Eid will fall on Thursday or Friday.
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