Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Fitr for Friday, March 20
Key Takeaways
- Saudi Arabia sets Eid al-Fitr for Friday, March 20, after crescent moon sighting.
- Announcement issued on Wednesday, March 18.
- Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan in Islam.
Eid Announcement
Saudi Arabia has officially declared that Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday, March 20.
“End of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia sets Eid al-Fitr for Friday, March 20”
This announcement was made by Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, March 18.
Saudi Arabia houses the two holiest sites in Islam, making its announcement highly significant.
The festival marks the end of the Ramadan fasting month.
The date is determined by the traditional Islamic practice of crescent moon sighting.
This follows the Muslim lunar calendar system.
Saudi Arabia's decision influences Muslims worldwide who follow the kingdom's religious authority.
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