The Shawwal crescent marking the end of Ramadan was not visible by Muslims in any part of the world. Eid al-Fitr in most countries - including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain in Middle East, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia in North Africa and Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines in Southeast Asia - would be celebrated on Sunday, May 24.
In Europe, Turkey, Albania, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina announced Sunday as the date of Eid observance. Muslims in France, UK and Spain would await the decision taken by Morocco Islamic Council on Saturday evening. If the moon is sighted in Morocco, then Eid could be celebrated together on Sunday in almost the entire western hemisphere.
Attempts to sight the crescent would also be undertaken in the Indian subcontinent region. If the moon remains unseen, then that part of the world would observe Eid al-Fitr on Monday, May 25. Stay tuned with LatestLY for the second day of moon sighting coverage on Saturday.Ā
The crescent moon of Shawwal month is not sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, other parts of Middle East, Kerala and Karnataka in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, China and Russia. Hence, Eid will be celebrated in these countries on Sunday, May 24.
The crescent moon did not appear anywhere in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this evening. Therefore, Muslims in UAE will celebrate Eid on Sunday, May 24. Also, Shawwal month will begin from May 24.
The moon is not sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Muslims in Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid-al-Fitr and mark the beginning of Shawwal month on Sunday, May 24.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that Eid festival will be celebrated on May 24 in the Philippines as the moon is not sighted this evening. Ramadan month will complete 30 days.
The moon is not sighted in Singapore. Hence, Mufti Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir has announced that the Ramadan month will complete 30 days and Eid festivalĀ will fall on May 24.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 25 as Eid holiday in the country. There has been no report on the moon sighting in the PhilippinesĀ so far.
The Imams Council of Australia has announced that Eid will be celebrated on May 24 in the country. There have been no reports on the sighting of the moon in Australia as of now.
Muslims who started Ramadan fast from April 24 in Australia will look for the moon this evening. The announcement about whether the moon is sighted in Australia will be made shortly. Stay here for live updates. Aussie Muslims who began Ramadan fast from April 25 will be attempting to sight the moon tomorrow.
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Israel will look for the crescent moon this evening. The sighting of the moon will mark the start of Eid festival. Catch live updates on the moon sighting announcement from around the world here.
Hilal committees in Saudi Arabia will convene to attempt to sight the moon for Eid festival. If the moon is sighted, Eid will be celebrated tomorrow (May 23) in Saudi Arabia. If the moon remains invisible, Muslims will celebrate Eid on May 24 in the KSA.
A section of Muslims in Australia is observing 29th fast of Ramadan today. Hence, they will try to see the moon this evening to mark the beginning of Eid festival. Stay connected with us to catch live updates on the Eid moon sighting in Australia.
Riyadh, May 22: Muslims in some countries of Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, United States and CanadaĀ will keep an eye on the sky this evening. The moon sighting will decideĀ the date for Eid 2020 or Eid-al-Fitr festival and mark theĀ culmination of Ramadan, also spelt as Ramzan. In the Middle East, the moon sighting attempt will be made in Saudi Arabia,Ā UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Israel. Catch live updates on the Eid moon sighting 2020 in different parts of the world.Ā Eid al-Fitr 2020 Date in UAE: Moon Sighting Committee to Convene on Friday to Look For Shawwal Crescent.
In India, Muslims residing in Kerala and Karnataka will look for the moon this evening. The moon sighting will also take place in Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Nigeria, Somalia and other countries of Africa. Muslims in Australia, US and Canada will also attempt to sight the Eid moon. The attempt to see the moon to determine the date of Eid will also be made by Muslims inĀ Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.
People following the Islamic faith in the United Kingdom, Turkey, Germany, France and other parts of Europe will look for the moon this evening. Similar attempts will be made by Muslims inĀ Russia, Chechnya, Afghanistan, China, Xinjiang, Turkmenistan, Kazakstan and Uzbekistan. The moon sighting assumes significance as theĀ Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, and hence a month is either 29 or 30-day long.
If the moon is sighted this evening, Eid 2020 will be celebrated tomorrow (Saturday, May 23) in the above-mentioned countries of the world. If the moon remains invisible, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, May 24.Ā Stay connected with us to catchĀ live updates on the moon sighting in different parts around the world.
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