Following the eagerly anticipated search for the Eid crescent, the Moon was finally spotted on Tuesday morning, April 9, prompting the Moon sighting committee to declare Eid Al Fitr for Wednesday, April 10, across the UAE. This announcement marks the conclusion of Ramadan and the commencement of Shawwal 1445 AH.
- The Moon sighting committee confirmed the sighting of the crescent in the morning hours of April 9, after initial attempts on Monday night were unsuccessful.
- Eid Al Fitr celebrations will take place on Wednesday, April 10, in alignment with the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
- The faint crescent was captured in a picture released by the Astronomy Centre, taken at 10:15 am from the Al-Khatt Astronomical Observatory. Cloudy weather initially hindered visibility during the observation.
- The National Centre of Meteorology had earlier predicted cloudy and rainy weather for some days during the festive weekend, potentially impacting the visibility of the crescent.
- Similarly, Saudi Arabia announced the commencement of Eid Al Fitr on April 10, after the moon sighting was obstructed by cloudy skies in the region.
With the sighting of the Eid crescent, the UAE and Saudi Arabia join Muslims around the world in marking the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr. Despite initial challenges posed by cloudy weather, the declaration of Eid brings anticipation and excitement as communities prepare to celebrate the culmination of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal.
