Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will begin on Sunday, March 30.
The Supreme Court made the decision based on the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have also confirmed that Sunday will be the first day of the holiday. However, Oman and Iran will start celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Monday.
Eid al-Fitr is a significant celebration in the Muslim world, marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection.
During Ramadan, observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk and gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening.
This year’s Ramadan festivities were overshadowed by the conflict in Gaza, but Eid al-Fitr is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate with family, friends, and community.