Thursday, April 28, 2022
Saudi Supreme Court calls on all Muslims in Kingdom to sight Shawwal crescent on Saturday evening
The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to investigate the sighting of Shawwal crescent on the evening of Saturday, 29th Ramadan 1443, which is on 30th April 2022. Join Saudi Expatriates Telegram channel
The Supreme Court requests those whoever sees it with the naked eye or through binoculars can report it to a nearest court and record his testimony there, or to contact the nearest center to help him reach the nearest court.
- The court hopes those who have the ability to take an interest in this matter, join the committees formed in the regions for this purpose, and calculate the reward by participating in it, because of the cooperation in the righteousness and piety and for the benefit of all Muslims. See Also : Country wise Hajj Quota for the year 2022
- The sighting of the Shawwal crescent marks the end of the blessed month of Ramadan this year and start the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.
- In case of the crescent is sighted on Saturday evening, the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be on 1st May 2022 (Sunday). In case the crescent is not sighted on Saturday evening, the Eid Al-Fitr first day will be on Monday, 2nd May 2022.
- According to the astronomical calculations, this year Ramadan will be of 30 days in Saudi Arabia and Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on 2nd May 2022. Read more : Ramadan will be of 30 days this year, as per the astronomical calculations
