Eid al-Fitr 2023 LIVE updates: Australia, Malaysia confirm Eid date; moon yet to be sighted in India, Saudi Arabia
Muslims worldwide are getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2023, as the month-long fasting of Ramadan draws to a close. The date of the Eid varies, depending on the sighting of the moon, and this year, it is expected to begin on Saturday, April 22.
Lunar months are either 29 or 30 days long, so Muslims typically have to wait until the night before Eid to confirm its date. For countries that started Ramadan on March 24, local moon sighters will scan the horizon after sunset on Friday, April 21, to search for the crescent moon.
If the new moon is visible (called Chaand Raat), then Eid will be celebrated the following day. Otherwise, Muslims will fast for one more day to complete the 30-day month. The announcement of the Eid is made via television, radio stations and mosques once the sighting of the moon has been confirmed.
Eid to be celebrated in Canada on this date
Canada has also announced the date of celebration of Eid. The Association of Muslims in Canada has said that Eid-ul-Fitrs in 2023, will be celebrated on Friday, April 21, 2023. It also said that the exact date of celebration will depend upon the sighting of the moon of Shawwal 1444AH.
“This year, Eid ul Fitr 2023 is expected to be celebrated on Friday, April 21, 2023. However, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal 1444AH, 10th month of Islamic Calendar,” said the Association of Muslims in Canada.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Malaysia to happen on this date
After failing to witness the Shawwal crescent on Thursday, Malaysian government has announced that the Eid in Malaysia will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
“AIDILFITRI | The Keeper of the Great Seal of the Kings, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced that Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia falls on Saturday, 22 April 2023,” tweeted a Malaysian private FM, Buletin FM, in Malay.
Singapore will celebrate Eid 2023 on this day
Majils Ugama Islam Singapore, statutory board of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore, has announced that Eid-al-Fitr will be celebrated on April 22, 2023.
When is Eid holiday in Delhi schools?
As people await eagerly to sight moon ahead of Eid celebrations, there is confusion about the date of Eid holiday for Delhi schools. As per the government calender, Eid will be observed on April 22,2023, but the celebration depends on the visibility of moon in India.
Hence, students are advised to follow official calender issued by the Government of India. As per the bank holiday list as well, all banks will remain shut on April 22,2023 on the occasion of Eid. Students are also advised to keep an eye on government notices and stay in touch with their teachers in case of any change of holiday.