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- Mar 18, 2026, 02:55 AMSaudi Arabia has asked Muslims across the country to look out for the crescent moon of Shawwal on Wednesday evening, March 18. This is an important step that marks the possible end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr. The announcement was made by the Saudi Supreme Court to guide Muslims on when to observe the moon.
According to the Umm Al Qura calendar, Wednesday is expected to be the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH. In Islam, the sighting of the moon determines the end of fasting. This means Muslims must check for the new moon before confirming Eid.
If the crescent moon is seen on Wednesday evening, then Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated the next day. However, if the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will continue for 30 days, and Eid will be observed the day after.
The Supreme Court has encouraged anyone who sees the moon, either with their naked eyes or with binoculars, to report it. People are advised to inform the nearest court so their sighting can be officially recorded and verified.
In addition, the public can also contact local authorities for help in passing their reports to the proper judicial bodies. This process helps ensure that the announcement of Eid is accurate and follows Islamic guidelines.
Special moon-sighting committees will gather at sunset in different high locations across Saudi Arabia to observe the sky. After collecting and confirming all reports, the Supreme Court will officially announce the start of Eid Al Fitr.
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According to the Umm Al Qura calendar, Wednesday is expected to be the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH. In Islam, the sighting of the moon determines the end of fasting. This means Muslims must check for the new moon before confirming Eid.
If the crescent moon is seen on Wednesday evening, then Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated the next day. However, if the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will continue for 30 days, and Eid will be observed the day after.
The Supreme Court has encouraged anyone who sees the moon, either with their naked eyes or with binoculars, to report it. People are advised to inform the nearest court so their sighting can be officially recorded and verified.
In addition, the public can also contact local authorities for help in passing their reports to the proper judicial bodies. This process helps ensure that the announcement of Eid is accurate and follows Islamic guidelines.
Special moon-sighting committees will gather at sunset in different high locations across Saudi Arabia to observe the sky. After collecting and confirming all reports, the Supreme Court will officially announce the start of Eid Al Fitr.
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