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Saudi says Eid al-Fitr to start Monday
Saudi says Eid al-Fitr to start Monday
Agence France-Presse
Published May 01, 2022 04:13 AM PHT

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, will begin on Monday in the country.
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, will begin on Monday in the country.
"Monday... is the first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr for this year," with Sunday the last day of Ramadan, the official Saudi Press Agency said Saturday, citing a royal court statement.
"Monday... is the first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr for this year," with Sunday the last day of Ramadan, the official Saudi Press Agency said Saturday, citing a royal court statement.
Fellow Gulf states the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain have also made the same announcement.
Fellow Gulf states the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain have also made the same announcement.
The timing of Eid is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
The timing of Eid is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
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The holiday is normally celebrated by families gathering together.
The holiday is normally celebrated by families gathering together.
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