The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have announced that Friday will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr. This decision comes after the crescent moon of the month of Shawwal was not sighted this evening. The announcement followed the moon-sighting efforts by the competent authorities in the four countries, where the religious committees confirmed the sighting. Thus, Thursday will be the final day of Ramadan, and the Eid festivities will officially begin on Friday.Cities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are preparing to celebrate the occasion. Prayers will be held in mosques and designated areas, alongside the organization of various celebratory events and activities. An atmosphere of joy and delight prevails across all regions as the celebrations unfold.Determining the first day of Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant religious occasions that garners widespread attention. Islamic countries rely on the religious sighting of the crescent moon to establish the beginning of the month of Shawwal and the end of the month of Ramadan.
