This month, Muslim communities worldwide observed Ramadan, a holy month dedicated to faith, reflection, and good deeds. It’s a time of intense devotion, with Muslims focusing on prayer, personal growth, and strengthening relationships.
Fasting from dawn to dusk is a central practice, but Ramadan goes beyond just food. It’s about self-discipline, empathy, and seeking forgiveness from God and those who may have been wronged. Acts of charity and generosity are especially encouraged during this sacred month.
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslim communities worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. Since the Middle East, USA, UK, Canada etc started fasting on March 11, 2024, the Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia has called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the new crescent moon on the evening of Monday, Ramadan 29, 1445 Hijri, corresponding to April 8, 2024, that will mark the end of Ramadan and the onset of the month of Shawwal.
If the Shawwal crescent moon is sighted by Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, United Kingdom and other countries in the Middle East and West on April 8 evening, after breaking the Ramadan fast at maghrib or evening payers.
Chand Raat there will be on Monday, April 8 and the day of Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the next day i.e. on April 09, 2024 but if the Shawwal crescent is not sighted on Monday evening, chand raat in these countries will be on Tuesday, April 09 while Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, indicating that Muslims may observe a 30-day fast this Ramadan instead of 29 days.Confirmation.
The Australian Fatwa Council has confirmed that the Shawwal crescent will be born on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at specific times in Sydney and Perth and it will be the last day of Ramadan while Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Additionally Saudi Meteorology has issued a statement on Shawwal crescent sighting: “We expect that visibility will not be good for seeing the Shawwal crescent in Central regions, Sudair and Tumair due to heavy clouds.”
It added, “Today, the weather is suitable for observing the Eid al-Fitr crescent in the north and west of the Kingdom.”
However, the sighting of the crescent moon can sometimes be delayed. In that case, these countries will observe another day of fasting and celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10th. This would signify a 30-day Ramadan instead of the usual 29 days.
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