When is saudi arabia eid 2017

Islamic months, much like Gregorian calendar, consist 30 days. Since moon sightings determine the beginning of a new Islamic month, it is possible that some months will have just 29 days.

This means there would only be 29 fasts in Ramadan this year. In contrast, if the moon is not sighted on June 25, Muslims in the country will fast for another day and celebrate Eid on Tuesday, June Ramadan and Eid dates vary based on one's geographical locations. Ramadan started in Saudi Arabia and other Western countries on the evening of May 26 and the first fast was observed on Saturday, 27 May. As compared to India, the holy month of fasting started in most countries a day early, and naturally, Eid al-Fitr will also arrive a day before it does in India.

Saudi Arabia and other Western countries will be on the lookout for Eid moon on June Astronomers predicted the new moon will be sighted on Saturday, June 24, but visibility will be depending on meteorological conditions. Traditionally, visibility of the moon crescent depends on the sighting location and meteorological conditions.

Recently, it has also depended on the imaging technology used to sight the new moon. Steve Bell at the UK Hydrographic Office told Al Jazeera that specialised infrared digital cameras could photograph the new moon, which is invisible to telescopes due to their limited optical range. Such sophisticated digital imaging technology has been used in the moon sighting of Eid al-Fitr In , Eid al-Adha was expected to begin on September The High Judicial Court announcement came on the day after the moon sighting.

Bangladesh, India and Pakistan celebrated Eid on September Traditionally, the Eid al-Adha festival lasts for four days but public holidays vary from country to country. By Gabriele Kahlout. Published On 23 Aug Scientific prediction Astronomers calculated the Dhu al-Hijjah new moon birth to be on Monday, August 21 at GMT, but have also predicted that it will not be visible to the naked eye and that in Muslim-majority countries the moon will set before sunset.

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