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Eid Al-Fitr to begin Wednesday as crescent moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia

  • Tuesday will be the final day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will commence on April 10
  • Prayers should be conducted in open prayer grounds and mosques except for those adjacent to these grounds, minister says
By Rashid Hassan ·

Muharram crescent for new Islamic year visible from Monday evening

By Arab News ·

Saudi Supreme Court: No evidence of Ramadan moon sighting

By Arab News ·
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Dhul Al-Hijjah moon not sighted, Eid Al-Adha begins on July 31

By ASEEL BASHRAHEEL ·
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Ramadan and the role of the crescent moon

By ASEEL BASHRAHEEL ·

Saudi Supreme Court urges sighting of Shawwal crescent on Saturday

By Mohammed Rasooldeen ·

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