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Eid Al-Fitr 2024 in Saudi Arabia: Official Holiday Announced
Saudi Arabia to Celebrate Eid on Tuesday, April 9
Supreme Court Confirms First Day of Festivities
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has officially announced the public holiday dates for Eid Al-Fitr 2024. According to the announcement, Tuesday, April 9, will mark the commencement of the three-day holiday celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Supreme Court, responsible for sighting the new moon to determine the exact start of religious holidays, has confirmed that a new moon was not sighted on Sunday, April 8. As a result, the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be observed on Tuesday, April 9.
Neighboring countries Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have also confirmed that they will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on April 9. This ensures that the majority of Gulf countries will observe the holiday concurrently, allowing families and friends to gather and celebrate together.
Eid Al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the fasting period of Ramadan. Muslims around the world gather to pray, feast, and exchange gifts. In Saudi Arabia, the holiday is also an official national holiday, with government offices and businesses closed for the duration.
The exact duration of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday in Saudi Arabia may vary slightly depending on the moon sighting in other Muslim-majority countries. However, it is typically observed for three days, from the evening of the first day of the month of Shawwal until the evening of the third day.
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