The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Monday night, Ramadan 29, introduced Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Courtroom.
Tuesday would be the closing day of the holy month, and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will begin on Wednesday, April 10.
Eid Al-Fitr prayer will happen throughout the Kingdom on Wednesday shortly after dawn, with thorough preparations made to accommodate worshippers for the annual Eid prayer.
Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Steering Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh just lately issued directives to carry Eid Al-Fitr prayers quarter-hour after dawn, in accordance with the Umm Al-Qura calendar.
In a round, the minister stated Eid Al-Fitr prayers ought to be carried out on the designated open prayer grounds, in addition to in all mosques apart from these adjoining to prayer grounds.
He emphasised the significance of early preparations for holding Eid Al-Fitr prayers within the designated prayer grounds and mosques, guaranteeing all crucial providers, together with upkeep, cleansing, and operation, are in place in order that worshippers can carry out their rituals with ease and luxury.
Mohammed Aslam, employed at a journey company in Riyadh, instructed Arab Information: “Eid Al-Fitr is a joyful and blessed event. It’s a day when Allah Almighty bestows rewards upon all believers who’ve sincerely devoted their time throughout the holy month of Ramadan to invoke His goodwill.”
Majed Abdullah Al-Hedayan, a lawyer in Riyadh, stated: “The moon sighting signifies the conclusion of Ramadan, and the week-long festivity introduces probably the most celebratory event within the Islamic calendar, with households arranging gatherings, feasts, exchanging items, and sweets.
“Because the day unfolds, people go to family and friends to trade greetings and partake within the joyful moments. We have fun with our kinfolk. Moreover, some households reserve istirahas (resorts) and organize household gatherings to share within the joyous event,” he added.
Earlier, on Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Courtroom known as upon all Muslims all through the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Monday night, Ramadan 29, similar to April 8.
In its announcement, the courtroom urged any particular person who observes the Shawwal crescent with the bare eye or by means of telescopes to report it to the closest courtroom and file their testimony.
Ramadan commenced in Saudi Arabia and in most Arab and different nations on March 11.
Eid Al-Fitr is the vacation celebrated for the primary 5 days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar.
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