Saudi to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Sunday
Qatar and Yemen also announced a Sunday start to the Eid.
RIYADH:
Eidul Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is to start on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's religious authorities announced.
In a statement carried by Saudi media, they said the crescent moon was not sighted on Friday.
As a result, Saturday would be considered the 30th and final day of Ramazan.
Qatar and Yemen also announced a Sunday start to the Eid.
Eidul Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is to start on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's religious authorities announced.
In a statement carried by Saudi media, they said the crescent moon was not sighted on Friday.
As a result, Saturday would be considered the 30th and final day of Ramazan.
Qatar and Yemen also announced a Sunday start to the Eid.