RIYADH – Saudi Arabia introduced the Muslim vacation of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the tip of the holy month of Ramadan, will start on Friday within the kingdom.
“Tomorrow, Friday, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr for this year,” with Thursday the final day of Ramadan, the official Saudi Press Agency mentioned on its Twitter account citing a royal courtroom assertion.
The timing of Eid al-Fitr is set by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
The vacation is often celebrated with household gatherings.
The daytime fasting month of Ramadan is without doubt one of the 5 pillars of Islam.
Observant Muslims chorus from consuming and ingesting from daybreak to nightfall, and historically collect with household and associates to interrupt their quick within the night.
It can be a time of prayers, with the trustworthy converging in massive numbers at mosques, particularly at night time.
Fasting is broadly practised in Saudi Arabia, house of the holiest shrines in Islam in Mecca and Medina.
Saudis are anticipated to watch a four-day vacation for Eid al-Fitr. — Agence France-Presse
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