Eid al-Fitr: When Will the Crescent Moon Be Sighted?

0:00On March 18, millions of Muslims across London, the UK and the world, are gearing up for aid al-Fitter, the festival, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of the Shah-Wal month. Families everywhere await official word on the new Crescent Moon Sighting, with Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court urging people to look skyward after. Sunset today, Wednesday March 18. Sunset hits a 603 post-maridium in Riyadh and 634 in Jeddah, putting the UK three hours behind so news could come right after. Three post-maridium here. Experts from the Royal Observatory in Greenwich predict the moon will be too faint and slender to spot tonight in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and South Africa, that points to sightings on Thursday March 19 or Friday March 20 instead. A viral photo of a Crescent from Abu Dhabi has stirred online buzz, but it's not an official religious confirmation. Officials require verified committees, after dark, meanwhile the United Arab Emirates

1:03Moon Sighting Group meets today to review reports from across the country. Communities hold their breath for these announcements, which will set prayers, family gatherings, and celebrations in motion, often shared with. Greetings like Eid Mubarak for a Blessed Festival.