Saudi Arabia to mark Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, April 21, as the Shawwal moon has been sighted on Thursday.
According to the sighting committee in the Tumair observatory, the Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted, meaning Ramadan will only last 29 days this year.
“The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1444 was SEEN today in Tumair and Sudair subsequently tomorrow i.e Friday, 21st April 2023 is the day of Eid Al Fitr,” the statement reads.
