Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are celebrating Eid ul Fitr today following the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The sighting was confirmed by Saudi Arabia’s moon-sighting committee after Maghrib prayers, signaling the conclusion of Ramadan after 29 days of fasting.
An official statement from the Saudi royal court confirmed that Sunday is being observed as Eid ul Fitr across the kingdom. The announcement came after the committee’s verification of the new moon sighting.
In the United Arab Emirates, officials have also declared Sunday as the first day of Eid ul Fitr. The announcement aligns with the regional practice of moon sighting to determine the start of the Islamic holiday.
Other Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, and Iran, have similarly confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal moon and are observing Eid today.
The announcements mark an important occasion for millions of Muslims who have been fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, as they gather with family and friends to celebrate the festival.