Saudi Arabia, UAE confirm the first day of Eid Al Fitr

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have officially confirmed that the first day of Eid Al Fitr will fall on April 21, Friday.

The crescent Moon that signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan was spotted in the kingdom and the UAE on Thursday, April 20.

عاجل: السعودية تعلن أن الجمعة 21 إبريل يوم عيد الفطر السعيد pic.twitter.com/YRG7PKn2BD

— مركز الفلك الدولي (@AstronomyCenter) April 20, 2023

Residents in the UAE will enjoy a four-day break to celebrate the Islamic festival. Both public and private sectors, as well as schools will resume on Monday, April 24.

الإمارات تعلن أن الجمعة 21 إبريل يوم عيد الفطر السعيد. pic.twitter.com/MuT7Gv2Leh

— مركز الفلك الدولي (@AstronomyCenter) April 20, 2023

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