Saudi Arabia | Astronomer Abdullah Al-Khudairi settles the debate and determines the first day of Eid al-Fitr astronomically

Saudi astronomer Abdullah Al-Khudairi stated that astronomical calculations indicate that Ramadan this year will be 30 days long for Saudi Arabia and the countries that will be observing the crescent moon of Shawwal this Wednesday evening, meaning that Eid al-Fitr will fall on Friday, March 20. Al-Khudairi added that the astronomical data makes the date of Eid mathematically certain, pending the official announcement according to the established crescent moon-sighting procedures.

The seer Abdullah Al-Khudairi
Their departure on Wednesday confirms the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal.
This also clarifies for the general Muslim public the conditions for the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal, as issued by the astronomical observatory for the year 1447 AH. #Sudair pic.twitter.com/KbXsp86Ppt

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