Monday Expected to Be Eid in Many Arab Countries
Thus, Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Monday, July 28, this year.
Astronomy societies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia have predicted the crescent moon could be sighted Sunday evening, which means today is going to be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan in these countries, Misriyat website reports.
In several other Arab states, including Qatar, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan, too, Eid is expected to fall on Monday.
Muslims in the US, the Balkans, Turkey and several other European countries will also celebrate the auspicious Eid on Monday
In Algeria, however, the Al-Sha'ri astronomical society has said that on Sunday evening, it would not be possible in the North African country to sight the new moon with naked eye and Tuesday is the likely date for Eid.
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking). Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of fasting, blessings and joy.
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