Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Live Updates: Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted, Ramadan Eid to Be Celebrated in Kingdom on April 10
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By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 8, 2024 05:07 PM2024-04-08T17:07:57+5:302024-04-08T20:44:42+5:30
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia urged all residents in the country to try to see the crescent moon ...
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Live Updates: Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted, Ramadan Eid to Be Celebrated in Kingdom on April 10
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia urged all residents in the country to try to see the crescent moon of Shawwal month this evening (April 8). The sighting of the moon will mark Eid or Eid al-Fitr 2024 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the next day (April 9) and concluding of the holy month of Ramadan. The date of Ramadan Eid depends on the sighting of the moon crescent.
In its order, the top cout in Suadi said whoever sights the moon by naked eyes or through binoculars must report to the nearest court and register their testimony. After sighting the crescent moon the new month begins according to the Islamic lunar calendar.
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If the moon is not sighted today, the month of Ramzan will be completed with 30 days of fasting, and the new month (Shawwal) will begin on the next day. In Saudi Arabia, the first Ramadan was observed on March 11. Till April 7, people of the KSA have observed 29 fasts. If the moon is sighted today, KSA will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 9. If the moon is not sighted today, Muslims in Saudi and other parts of Gulf countries will observe one more fast, and Eid will be celebrated on April 10.
Oman, Jordan, and Iran observed their first fast of Ramadan on March 12 and will try to see the crescent moon on April 9. The crescent moon sighting tomorrow (April 9) in these countries will lead to Eid al-Fitr celebrations on April 10. However, there has been no official announcement from the other Gulf countries regarding the Eid celebration date.
Stay connected with us to catch live news and updates on the Eid moon sightings in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other parts of the Gulf.
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08:50 PM
Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted, Ramadan Eid to Be Celebrated in Kingdom on April 10
The crescent moon of the month of Shawwal 1445 or 2024 is not sighted today (April 8) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Muslims in KSA will observe one more fast on April 9, and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
BREAKING NEWS: Eid Al Fitr 1445/2024 is on Wednesday, 10 April 2024.
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) April 8, 2024
The Crescent was NOT SEEN in the Kingdom today pic.twitter.com/6L455GysPh
08:38 PM
Difficult to Sight Shawwal Crescent Due to Clouds, Says Observer
An observer at the Saudi facility, Abdullah Al-Khudairi, said, "Due to the clouds, it's difficult to sight the Shawwal crescent, but we will perform the Sunnah and view it at 6:15 PM."
Abdullah Khudairi: It is not possible to see the crescent today but we will perform the Sunnah and view it at 6:15 PM pic.twitter.com/AgAHvPOUol
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) April 8, 2024
The observer "Abdullah Al-Khudairi":
— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) April 8, 2024
"It's difficult to sight the Shawwal crescent due to the clouds." pic.twitter.com/j7kustr5sd
08:23 PM
Search for Shawwal Crescent to Begin Shortly
Chief Astronomer Abdullah Khudairi arrived at the observatory in Sudair, Saudi Arabia and the search for the Shawwal crescent will begin shortly.
07:40 PM
Suitable Weather for Observing Eid Crescent in North and West of the Kingdom, Says Saudi Meteorology
Saudi Meteorology has just issued this statement saying that the weather is suitable for observing the Eid al-Fitr crescent in the north and west of the Kingdom.
Saudi Meteorology has just issued this statement:
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) April 8, 2024
“Today, the weather is suitable for observing the Eid al-Fitr crescent in the north and west of the Kingdom.”
06:37 PM
Total Solar Eclipse Prayers Cancelled at Two Holy Mosques Due to Lack of Visibility
Prayers for the solar Total Solar Eclipse 2024 eclipse will not be held at Mecca's Grand Mosque and Medina's Prophet's Mosque as the eclipse won't be visible in this region.
Solar Eclipse Prayers will not be established in the Two Holy Mosques as it will not be visible
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) April 8, 2024
06:17 PM
All Eyes on Crescent Sighting in KSA
Muslims around the world, icluding India are waiting for the news from the Kigdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) for the Eid al-Fitr 2024 crescent moon sighting. The sighting of crescent will determine the date in India and coutries in Asian sub-continent.
05:53 PM
Sudair Chief Astronomer Dr Abdullah Khudairi to Determine the Day of Ramadan Eid
Dr Abdullah Khudairi, the Chief Astronomer at Sudair’s observatory, will decide the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and the Shawwal crescent sighting for today evening (April 8).
05:16 PM
Astronomers Predict Ramadan to Last 30 Days
As per astronomers' predictions, it is very likely for this Ramadan to be 30 days. However, as per the Islamic religious rituals and sunnah of the Prophet (pe peace upon him) an attempt will be made to sight the crescent of Eid. Preparations are underway to sight the Shawwal crescent in Saudi Arabia. According to the experts the sunset at the main observatories of Sudair and Tumair will begain after 18:15 (Makkah time). The official announcement will be shared soon after.
