`Eid Al-Fitr is expected to start on Friday, April 21, according to the European Council For Fatwa and Research (ECFR), citing astronomical calculations.
“The astronomical new moon will be on Thursday, April 20, 2021 at 04:13 GMT,” the Dublin-based council said in an Arabic statement obtained by AboutIslam.net.
The council stated that the new moon can be seen on Thursday with naked eye in North America and the northern and southern parts of South America, also with telescope in Africa and Europe.
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“Hence, the first day of Shawwal is on Friday, April 21, 2023, insha’Allah,” ECFR announced.
On the other hand, the Fiqh Council of North America (FQNA) announced earlier that `Eid Al-Fitr would be marked on April 21.
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Marking the end of Ramadan fasting, `Eid Al-Fitr is one the two main Islamic religious festivals along with `Eid Al-Adha.
After special prayers to mark the day, festivities and merriment start with visits to the homes of friends and relatives.
And while traditionally many bask in a joyous mood, wearing new clothes for `Eid, children look forward to gifts and traditional `ediya (cash).
AboutIslam.net wishes you all a happy, blessed `Eid Al-Fitr.