Moon not sighted in this Gulf country, Eid Al Adha 2019 on August 12

While Saudi Arabia, UAE and majority of the Islamic countries announced that the Zul Hujja moon was sighted on Thursday evening, thereby marking Friday, August 2 as the first day of the new Islamic month and August 11 as the first day of Eid Al Adha 2019, the moon was not sighted in Oman.
According to Oman's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Zul Hijjah moon could not be sighted in Oman on Thursday. Therefore, in the Sultanate, the first day of Zul Hijjah would be Saturday, August 3, and the first day of Eid Al Adha would be August 12.
According to the Department of Astronomical Affairs at the ministry, moon sighting committees had 28 minutes after sunset to view the moon, which they were unable to do, a report in the Times of Oman said.
Morocco to celebrate Eid Al Adha on August 12
Morocco will also celebrate Eid Al Adha on Monday, August 12, which coincides with the 10th day of the Islamic month of Zul Hujja.

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