Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Eid al-Fitr will mark the top of the holy month of Ramadan. In accordance with the Worldwide Astronomy Heart (IAC), Eid al-Fitr falls on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Nonetheless, the precise date of Hari Raya Idul Fitri can solely be confirmed based mostly on the looks of the moon. Islamic nations all over the world will observe the Shawwal crescent moon on Thursday, April 20.
The Worldwide Astronomy Heart mentioned in a Twitter publish that sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday, April 20 could be practically not possible with the bare eye or telescopes in most Arab and Islamic nations, aside from components of West Africa. To have the ability to see the moon on that date required particular circumstances, reminiscent of an correct telescope, an expert observer, and superb climate.
Primarily based on this precept, the IAC predicts Eid al-Fitr to fall on Saturday, April 22.
The IAC additionally clarified that these predictions had been based mostly on “astronomical info” and that the factors for the beginning of the month assorted throughout the Islamic world.
In the meantime, the Supreme Courtroom of Saudi Arabia requested Muslims to look at the Shawwal crescent moon on Thursday night, April 20, and report any sightings to the closest court docket or contact heart.
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