UAE, Saudi Arab and other Gulf countries celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 12:34 pm
The UAE, Saudi Arab and other Gulf countries celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today after sighting of the Shawwal moon was announced on Saturday.
In several European countries including Britain, France and Germany Muslims are celebrating Eid today.
The moon sighting body of UAE in a statement yesterday evening said, “After several measures, and following contacts with neighbouring countries, it was established that tomorrow, Sunday, is the first day of Shawwal and hence the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr in the UAE.”
Separately, the Supreme Council of Saudi Arab in a statement said credible reports of sighting Shawwal moon have been received. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday.
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