Special prayers were offered for the peace and prosperity of the Muslim world.
Saudi Arabia, Other Gulf Countries Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with Religious Fervor. Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, are celebrating Eidul Fitr today (Sunday) with great religious enthusiasm.
The Saudi Supreme Council confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal moon last evening, leading to the official announcement of Eid on Sunday.
Grand congregations for Eid prayers were held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais led the Eid prayers at the Grand Mosque, while Sheikh Abdullah led the congregation at the Prophet’s Mosque.
Special prayers were offered for the peace and prosperity of the Muslim world.
The UAE, which utilized drones for moon sighting, also announced Eid after receiving testimonies. Eidul Fitr is also being celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Türkiye.
However, some countries, including Iran, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Australia, India, and Bangladesh, have announced Eid for Monday, as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in these regions. Pakistan is still awaiting its official moon sighting announcement.
