As the end of the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world are eagerly anticipating the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. However, the exact date of the holiday varies depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon.
Indonesia has already announced that they will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 22, 2023 (Morocco World News). In Saudi Arabia, the date of Eid will also depend on the sighting of the moon, and cannot be predicted beforehand (iNews). Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, and other countries are currently looking for the sighting of the moon in order to know the exact date of Eid (Hindustan Times).
On the day of Eid, Muslims gather in mosques or open spaces to offer special prayers, known as Eid prayers (The Indian Express). Once the sighting of the moon has been confirmed, the declaration of Eid 2023 will be broadcasted through television (Mint).
The celebration of Eid al-Fitr is a significant event in the Islamic calendar, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the month of Shawwal (The Quint). It is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and exchanging gifts (India Today).
However, the crescent moon of Shawwal will not be visible to the naked eye in some countries, according to a group of 25 astronomy experts from 13 Arab countries (Khaleej Times). In Nigeria, Muslims are looking forward to celebrating Eid al-Fitr, and the public holiday that comes with it (BBC).
In Islamabad, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet to sight the Shawwal moon and determine the official date of Eid al-Fitr for Pakistan (Geo.tv).
As Muslims around the world await the sighting of the crescent moon and the announcement of the official date of Eid al-Fitr, they continue to prepare for the joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
