Saudi Arabia and UAE Declare April 10 as Eid-ul-Fitr

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announce Wednesday, April 10, as the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, as the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Monday evening.

The end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr are marked by the sighting of the Shawwal moon.

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Both countries began Ramadan on Monday, March 11, and the Saudi Supreme Court urged residents to report moon sightings on Monday. In Saudi Arabia, workers will enjoy a five-day break from April 9, including the weekend.