RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Saturday that Sunday would be the last day of Ramadan, meaning Eid Al-Fitr would begin on Monday May 2.
The Crescent Sighting Committee of the Supreme Court held a session to determine the start of the month of Shawwal for this year, which is done by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
The committee said it had not seen any evidence of the moon on Saturday evening, Saudi Press Agency said, citing a royal court statement.
“The department decided that Sunday...is the 30th day of the blessed month of Ramadan for this year, and that Monday...is the first day of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr day for this year,” the statement said.
The Supreme Court congratulated King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all Saudi citizens, residents, and Muslims, on Eid Al-Fitr.
Eid Al-Fitr to begin on Monday: Saudi Supreme Court
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Eid Al-Fitr to begin on Monday: Saudi Supreme Court
- Shawwal moon was not sighted on Saturday, Crescent Sighting Committee said
- Announced Sunday would be the last day of Ramadan
Welcomes and farewells to envoys in Riyadh
- Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama tells Arab News of special gathering in capital
RIYADH: The diplomatic community bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors of Portugal and Thailand, and welcomed several new envoys, at special gathering in Riyadh recently.
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Riyadh Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama told Arab News on Wednesday the reception was held at his residence, where they said goodbye to Portugal’s Nuno Mathias and Thailand’s Darm Boontham.
Bamakhrama presented them with commemorative gifts, thanked them for their service, and wished them well.
Mathias said he was “honored” and thanked Bamakhrama “for his exceptional leadership, guidance and for organizing such a warm and memorable tribute.”
There was a welcoming ceremony for new ambassadors from Panama, Gambia, Comoros, Australia, Lebanon, and Myanmar.
“This gathering reflects the spirit of cooperation among members of the diplomatic corps and underscores the strong ties linking their diplomatic missions with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Bamakhrama.
