Muslim communities often have to wait until the night before Eid to determine the date because lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long.
As Ramadan, a month-long fast, comes to an end, Muslims throughout the world are preparing for Eid al-Fitr 2023. Eid’s start date changes according to when the moon is visible.
The first day of Eid al-Fitr will fall on Friday, April 21, according to a declaration made official on Thursday by Saudi Arabia. With the conclusion of Ramadan’s one-month fast.
The UAE and Qatar have also declared that Friday will be the first day of Eid.
