Which countries declared Wednesday as Eid al-Fitr?
According to Al-Arabiya, Saudi Arabia announced that Wednesday 10th of April coincides with the first day of Shawwal and the first day of Eid al-Fitr due to the lack of sighting of the Shawwal crescent in the country’s observatories.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced today, Monday, that due to the inability to see the crescent moon of Shawwal, tomorrow Tuesday will be the completion of Ramadan, and Wednesday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
“Al-Arabiya” reporter announced on Monday, that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not seen in the two official observatories “Sadir” and “Tamir” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Earlier, the Saudi Supreme Court had called upon all Muslims in this country to observe the crescent moon of Shawwal on the evening of Monday.
In a statement, the Saudi Supreme Court asked all those who manage to see the crescent moon of Shawwal with armed or unarmed eyes. report to it and while recording their observations, contact the nearest center so that their testimony regarding the sighting of the crescent moon can be registered in the nearest court.
Qatar, UAE, Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen also announced Wednesday as Eid al-Fitr.
Egypt also announced that Wednesday, April 10, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
On the other hand, the Iraqi Sunni Awqaf Administration also announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Australia also announced that Wednesday is Eid.
Türkiye also announced Tuesday as the completion of Ramadan and Wednesday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr.