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Eid Al Fitr: Moon-sighting panels to convene in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

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Eid Al Fitr: Moon-sighting panels to convene in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

Manama - Citizens have been urged to participate in the Shawwal moon-sighting efforts.

Published: Sat 1 Jun 2019, 1:11 PM

Updated: Sat 1 Jun 2019, 6:52 PM

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After UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have also announced a meeting of the moon-sighting committees to confirm the end of Ramadan.
Also read: UAE sets up moon-sighting committee to confirm end of Ramadan
The panels will convene on Monday evening (Ramadan 29; June 3) in their respective countries.
Also read: Long Eid Al Fitr holiday in UAE
According to a statement issued by Bna, in Bahrain the the panel will convene at the hall of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to sight the moon for the month of Shawwal, marking the advent of the Eid Al Fitr.
The panel urged Muslims across the country to participate in the moon sighting efforts and report their testimonies.
In Saudi Arabia, the panel will convene on Monday as well. The Supreme Court has urged citizens to participate in the moon sighting efforts - with their eyes or binocular - and report their testimonies to the nearest court.



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