Authorities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines have announced that the moon has not been sighted anywhere in these countries. Therefore, ongoing Ramadan month shall complete 30 days tomorrow, April 21. Accordingly, Shawwal month shall commence from April 22 and Eid Ul Fitr orĀ Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Idulfitri will be observed on the same day. Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Eid.
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Eid Ul Fitr 2023 Moon Sighting, Chand Raat: Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines; Hari Raya Aidilfitri on April 22
LatestLY will provide live news updates on the Eid moon sighting efforts in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines and share the date for celebrations. Catch Eid 2023 moon sighting live news updates from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines here.
20 Apr, 18:47 (IST)
The Shawwal 1444 crescent has not been sighted inĀ Philippines's Bangsamoro. Therefore, the Office of the Bangsamoro Mufti has declared that Eid Ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22.
20 Apr, 17:48 (IST)
Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid Ul Fitr on Saturday (April 22), the Keeper of the Rulerās Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, has announced. It means the Shawwal crescent has not been sighted in Malaysia and Ramadan shall complete 30 days tomorrow, April 21.
20 Apr, 17:42 (IST)
The government has announced that Shawwal 1444 crescent has not been sighted in Indonesia. Therefore, Idul Fitri or Eid Ul Fitr will be observed on April 22 in Indonesia. According to local media reports, the Keeper of the Great Seal of the Kings, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced that Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia falls on Saturday, 22 April 2023.
20 Apr, 16:52 (IST)
Religious authorities have arrived at locations from where they are trying to see the Shawwal moon in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. A final announcement on Idul Fitri date is expected shortly.
20 Apr, 16:16 (IST)
Religious authorities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines are expected to make final announcement on the Shawwal crescent and Eid Ul Fitr date soon. Catch live news updates here.
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20 Apr, 16:03 (IST)
In Malaysia, 29 locals have been finalised from where the authorities will try to sight the Shawwal moon. The moon sighting will confirm Eid Ul Fitr 2023 date in Malaysia. Stay connected with us to get live news updates on Eid Ul Fitr moon sighting in Malaysia.
20 Apr, 15:49 (IST)
After Maghrib prayers, an announcement on the Eid Ul Fitr moon sighting in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines will be made. Stay with us to get live news updates on the Shawwal crescent.
Jakarta, April 20: Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines will assemble to see the moon today (Chand Raat), sighting of which fix the date for Eid 2023 celebrations and beginning of Shawwal month. Eid, also known as Eid al-Fitr and Eid Ul Fitr, is one of the two major Islamic festival. It falls on first day of Shawwal,Ā the tenth month of the lunar based Islamic calendar. LatestLY will provide live news updates on the Eid moon sighting efforts inĀ Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines and share the date for celebrations. Catch Eid Ul Fitr 2023 moon sighting live news updates fromĀ Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines here.
It may be recalled that Muslims look for the moon on 29th day of each Islamic month because the Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycle. If the moon is sighted on 29th day, ongoing month comes to an end and a new month commences. In case the moon remains invisible, the ongoing month completes 30 days and a new month begins after that. For Muslims inĀ Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, Ramadan month began from March 23.Ā Eid 2023 Date in India: When Is Eid al-Fitr Moon Sighting? Know When Is Ramzan Chand Raat and Tentative Dates for Islamic Festival.
Accordingly, today is 29th day of Ramadan. Therefore, if the moon is sighted this evening, Ramadan shall end and Shawwal month will begin from April 21 inĀ Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. In this case, Eid will be celebrated on April 21. If the moon is not sighted this evening, Ramadan shall complete 30 days on April 21. If it happens, Shawwal shall begin from April 22 and Muslims will celebrate Eid on the same day.Ā Islamic Calendar 2023: From Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr and Bakrid, List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.
Apart fromĀ Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, UK, US, Canada and several other countries will also look for the Shawwal crescent today. A final announcement on the Eid 2023 dateĀ in different countries is expected after maghrib prayers.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 20, 2023 03:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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