Eid ul Fitr 2022 in Saudi Arabia will be celebrated on Sunday 01 May if the moon is sighted on Saturday 30 April. Saudi Arabia has officially asked local citizens to observe the Eid moon on 30 April. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked the citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia to see the moon on Saturday according to the Umm Al Qura calendar corresponding to April 30, 2022.
"The special session of the Supreme Court will sit on Saturday evening and consider the sighting of the Eid moon. Will issue a decision immediately thereafter," a local media report said. However, many astronomers have said that the chances of seeing a crescent moon on Saturday evening are less and 30 days of the month of Ramadan 1443 is likely to be completed. When Is Eid ul-Fitr 2022 in India? Know Date, Moon Sighting Time, Traditions and Significance of Celebrating the Muslim Festival.
When will Shawwal crescent be sighted in London, Morocco, South Africa, and Spain
As per reports, the Shawwal crescent is expected to be seen in London, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, and other countries on May 1, 2022. If the moon is sighted on May 1, then Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 will be celebrated on May, 2, 2022 in the above countries.
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#Moonsighting astronomical information for #EidUlFitr 1443 AH (2022) pic.twitter.com/RHGNxGBLgm
— Tayba Trust (@TaybaTrust) April 25, 2022
Here's when Egypt, Turkey and Iraq will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
On the other hand, Egypt, Turkey, and Iraq will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 and the first day of Shawwal on May 2, 2022.
When will France, Qatar and Kuwait celebrate Eid?
According to sources, France, Qatar, and Kuwait will mark the first day of Shawwal and Eid Al Fitr on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from May 2 to May 5 in Pakistan
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Pakistan Government has announced public holidays at national and regional levels from Monday, May 2 to Thursday, May 5, 2022.
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#EidAlFitr Holidays in #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/WSAyJIqKVU
— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) April 30, 2022
Crescent moon for Shawwal not sighted in UAE
The UAE Moon Sighting Committee on Saturday evening said that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted in the UAE. It further stated that May 1, will be the last day of Ramadan 2022, while Monday, May 2 will be celebrated as the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
Crescent for month of Shawwal 1443 was not sighted today
The Haramain Sharifain on Saturday evening took to the microblogging site and said that the crescent for the month of Shawwal 1443 was not seen today. "Monday, 2nd May 2022 will be the day of Eid Al Fitr," it said in a tweet. So, the holy month of month of Ramadan 1443 will complete 30 days tomorrow.
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BREAKING NEWS | The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1443 was NOT SEEN today, subsequently:
Monday, 2nd May 2022 will be the day of Eid Al Fitr
The momth of Ramadan 1443 will complete 30 days tomorrow pic.twitter.com/USnzEbFsCV
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) April 30, 2022
When will Canada celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2022?
According to the Association of Muslims in Canada, the Eid ul Fitr 2022 is expected to be celebrated on Monday, May 2. However, it all depends on the sighting of the moon of Shawwal 1443AH, which is the 10th month of the Islamic Calendar.
Search for Shawwal 1443 Crescent begins in Sudair, Tumair
The investigation to search for the Shawwal 1443 Crescent has begun in Sudair, Tumair, and other observatories. Earlier, Astronomer Abdullah Al-Khudairi said, "The data say that the crescent of the month of Shawwal will not be seen this evening."
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BREAKING | Investigation to search for the Shawwal 1443 Crescent has begun in Sudair, Tumair and other observatories pic.twitter.com/1K85YBW4dj
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) April 30, 2022
Search for Shawwal 1443 Crescent to continue until sunset
The Haramain Sharifain has said that the sighting for Shawwal Crescent will continue until sunset.
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Astronomer Mutaib Al-Barghash in Tumair: “Weather is clear and there is no obstruction in observation of the crescent, the sighting will continue until sunset”#EidAlFitr pic.twitter.com/DXaRpvvWC6
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) April 30, 2022
Search for Shawwal 1443 Crescent continues
The Astronomical Observatory's Crescent Committee on Saturday evening headed to the astronomical observation site in Sudair in preparation for the investigation of the crescent of Shawwal 1443. Chief Astronomer Abdullah Khudairi said, "The atmosphere is suitable for observing the crescent Shawwal 1443 but mathematically the moon will set before the sun, and this means that there is little to no chance for the crescent to be seen today."
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Chief Astronomer Abdullah Khudairi: “The atmosphere is suitable for observing the crescent Shawwal 1443 but mathematically the moon will set before the sun, and this means that there is little to no chance for the crescent to be seen today”
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) April 30, 2022
Saudi Royal Court announces dates for Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
According to reports, the Saudi Royal Court said that Eid will be celebrated on Sunday, May 01, 2022, if the new moon is spotted on April 30. However, if the moon is not sighted on Saturday, April 30, then Sunday will be marked as a regular fasting day and Eid will be celebrated on Monday, May 2.
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Saudi Supreme Court calls Muslims in the Kingdom to sight crescent of Shawwal
The Saudi Supreme Court has called Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Saturday night, April 30, 2022, or Ramadan 29 1443 AH.
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تدعو إلى تحري رؤية هلال شهر #شوال
مساء يوم #السبت الـ 29 من شهر #رمضان لهذا العام 1443هـ ــ حسب #تقويم_أم_القرى
الموافق 30 / 4 / 2022م pic.twitter.com/D0EEN55LT5
— إمارة منطقة مكة المكرمة (@makkahregion) April 28, 2022
Shawwal 1443 Crescent Search today!
The Haramain Sharifain on Saturday evening took to the microblogging site and said that the search for the Crescent moon of Shawwal will be held today. "The investigation of the search will determine the day of #EidAlFitr!," it said in a tweet.
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Shawwal 1443 Crescent Search today!
The investigation of the search will determine the day of #EidAlFitr!
Follow this thread as we bring you coverage from the sighting committees and a preliminary announcement by sunset! pic.twitter.com/rzZp5Ht5dj
— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) April 30, 2022
Eid declared in Australia and Singapore on May 2
The Australian Fatwa Council said that Monday, May 2, will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr and the first day of the month of Shawwal 1443 AH. On the other hand, Singapore's Majils Ugama Islam also stated that Muslims in the country will celebrate Eid al Fitr on Monday, May 02, 2022.
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Pakistan MET says 'no chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal'
The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday took to Twitter and said that according to the astronomical parameters, 'there is a no chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal' on May 1.
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According to astronomical parameters, there is a No Chance of sighting the new moon of Shawwal, 1443 AH on the evening of 01-05-2022 i.e. on 29th of Ramazan, 1443 AH.
For details https://t.co/Fl5Furbvj3#MOONSIGHTING #Eid2022 #EidUlFitr #EidMubarak #EidInPakistan pic.twitter.com/YuGWmtziwC
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) April 29, 2022
Emirates' Astronomical Society makes forecasts for Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
According to a report by the UAE News, the Emirates Astronomical Society in a forecast said that the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr and the first day of the Shawwal month will be held on May 2.
Under the Islamic lunar calendar, a new month begins upon the sighting of a crescent moon on the 29th day of the ongoing month. If the moon is not sighted, the month completes 30 days and a new month begins the next day. Eid is celebrated on the first day of the month of Shawwal. Eid 2022 Date in Australia: Eid-al-Fitr to be Celebrated in Australia on May 2, Chaand Raat on May 1
Generally in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, Yemen, Turkey, Egypt and Palestine, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated along with Saudi Arabia. Although these countries have their own Observatory and Moon committees, they generally go along with the announcement made by Saudi Arabia.
Muslims of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries will see the Eid moon on Sunday, May 01, 2022. Similarly, Muslims in United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, Germany and other countries will also celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Sunday 01 May or Monday 02 May.
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