RIYADH: The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday evening.
The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, report it to the nearest court to register testimony or contact the nearest official center for assistance.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan urged Muslims to increase acts of worship and good deeds, such as prayer, charity, fasting and remembrance of Allah, during the blessed first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, noting that deeds in this period are especially beloved to Allah.
Al-Fawzan highlighted the great merit of fasting on the Day of Arafah for non-pilgrims, which expiates the sins of two years.
He also reminded those offering the Udhiyah sacrifice to refrain from cutting their hair, nails or skin from the start of the month until the sacrifice is completed.
