Egypt announces first day of Eid al-Fitr

MENA

Published: 2023-04-20 15:32

Last Updated: 2024-03-27 09:46


Egypt announces first day of Eid al-Fitr
Egypt announces first day of Eid al-Fitr

Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) announced that Friday, April 21, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, according to astronomical calculations.

NRIAG stated that the crescent of the month of Shawwal will begin to appear immediately after the conjunction occurs today, Thursday, at exactly 6:14 am Cairo time.

The statement added the new crescent moon remains in Islamic capitals and cities after sunset, on that day, for a period ranging between 10-35 minutes, commenting that the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1444 AH will be astronomically on Friday, April 21 the first day of Eid al-Fitr.


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