Rabat – April 21 is expected to mark Eid Al Fitr 2023, marking the end of Ramadan, in Saudi Arabia.
Time Out Riyadh suggested that Saudi Arabia will celebrate the feast on Friday next week since Ramadan began on Thursday, March 23.
“Confirmed dates for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are only announced in Saudi according to relevant moon sightings,” the news report added.
The Gulf country has already announced the duration of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will give a four-day break for both the private sector and nonprofit organization workers during Eid Al-Fitr 2023.
The holiday will start on Thursday, April 20.
Many other countries, particularly in the Gulf are expected to celebrate the feast on April 21, including the UAE and Qatar.
Other countries like Morocco, are expected to celebrate on April 22, according to astronomers.
Muslims worldwide follow similar rituals in the morning of the feast, including Eid Al Fitr prayers in local mosques.
Following the prayers, families exchange visits and share the first-morning breakfast after 29 or 30 days of fasting.
Different pastries and food are often served depending on each country’s culinary traditions.
