As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, countries around the world have announced varying dates for the celebration of Eid al Fitr in 2024. While Pakistan has officially announced to celebrate Eid on Wednesday April 10th, other countries such as Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh have declared Thursday April 11th as the first day of Eid. This has caused confusion and controversy among Muslim communities, highlighting the diversity and differences in moon sighting practices across the world.
The Fatwa Council has officially confirmed that Tuesday, April 9 will be the last day of Ramadan, as committees and the public across Muslim nations eagerly awaited the sighting of the Shawwal moon on Monday, April 8. This lunar observation will determine the start of Eid Al Fitr, which celebrates the end of Ramadan and follows a 12-month Islamic calendar. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain have all announced the first day of Shawwal, marking the start of Eid Al Fitr. Stay updated with exclusive content through Gulf News' WhatsApp channel.