Eid Al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant Muslim festival celebrated worldwide with immense zeal and enthusiasm. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the exact date of Eid Al-Fitr varies each year, depending on the sighting of the moon. This year, Eid Al-Fitr is expected to fall on, April 20, 2023, but the exact date may vary depending on the sighting of the moon.
Saudi and UAE Call for Moon Sighting on Thursday
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on Muslims to sight the moon on, April 19, 2023, to determine the exact date of Eid Al-Fitr. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will convene a meeting on Thursday to sight the crescent moon, and the decision will be announced accordingly.
Similarly, the UAE Moon Sighting Committee has urged all Muslims living in the UAE to look for the crescent moon on Thursday. The committee also stated that the sighting of the moon would be verified by a Sharia court, and the announcement of the date of Eid Al-Fitr would be made accordingly.
The Significance of Eid Al-Fitr
Eid Al-Fitr is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The festival is celebrated with prayers, charity, feasting, and exchanging gifts with family and friends.
It is also a time for Muslims to reflect on the values of the month of Ramadan, such as patience, humility, and compassion. Many Muslims also choose to forgive and seek forgiveness during Eid Al-Fitr, as it is believed to be a time of spiritual renewal.
Conclusion
Eid Al-Fitr is a significant festival for Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As the exact date of the festival depends on the sighting of the moon, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have called on Muslims to look for the crescent moon on, April 19, 2023, to determine the date of Eid Al-Fitr.
Eid Al-Fitr is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate the values of the month of Ramadan. Such as patience, humility, and compassion. It is also an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on their faith and seek spiritual renewal.
