Eid ul-Fitr 2024: Morocco set to sight moon soon

Published date09 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
Morocco has confirmed when it will be able to sight the moon for Eid ul-Fitr 2024. Countries that searched for the crescent moon on Monday, April 8, but failed to spot it, have already announced their Eid date

This means they had to extend their Ramadan fasting by one more day before breaking the fast with Eid on April 10, marking the beginning of Shawwal.

Meanwhile, other nations, including Morocco, are attempting to sight the moon on Tuesday, April 9. Having started its Ramadan on March 12, Morocco has now reached the 29th day when it must try to spot the slim crescent in the evening skies.

The reports from Morocco -Britain's nearest Islamic country -will be used by moonsighting committees in the UK if they aren't able to get a glimpse of the crescent locally.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Morocco has announced that the moonsighting for Eid ul-Fitr will be taking place on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry asked its religious committee and representatives to observe the moon for Shawwal, marking the conclusion of Ramadan, reports Birmingham Live.

Astronomers have forecasted that the moon should easily be seen and Eid will be on Wednesday, April 10.

Various teams across Morocco will send in reports of moon visibility. The ministry will then assess all the information and make an official announcement later this evening.

UK astronomers from HM Almanac Office, a Government agency providing data to religious groups, armed forces, and calendar manufacturers, issued a promising update by saying the moon should be clearly seen from North Africa. It said: "Easy sightings [on Tuesday, April 9] should be possible from western Asia, Europe including the...

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