Maumon said that Eid will be on Friday - Maldives
1 hour ago ( April 17, 2023 )
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Astronomer and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said that Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday.
Replying to the question, Maumoon said that the astronomical calculations show that Eid will be on Friday.
The International Astronomical Center (IAC) said the moon will not be visible on Thursday. Therefore, Eid al-Fitr may be next Saturday.
Salaam @maumoonagayoom
— Aishath Haifa (@haifa_aishath) April 17, 2023
Kon irekah tho eid vany, alhugandu rashakah furan vegen seedha edhuvahah.
Falaki hisaabun dhahkaa gothugai eid vaanee sukura dhuvahah.
— Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) April 17, 2023
"It is rare to see the moon with the naked eye anywhere in the Arab and Islamic world next Thursday. Most Arab countries except Libya and parts of West Africa will not see the moon with a telescope. So Saturday is likely to be the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Muslims around the world end their month-long fast when the moon appears on the 29th or 30th of Ramadan.
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There are two major holidays celebrated by Muslims. Eid-ul-Fitr is one of them. It marks the end of Ramadan. This celebration gets more happiness if this held on Friday.