Saudi, Qatar, UAE observe Eid-il-Fitr on Wednesday
ÏSaudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have announced that Eid il-Fitr in these countries will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6, making Tuesday the last day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Authorities made the announcement on Monday evening after failing to sight the moon that marks the start of the three-day festival. Eid il-Fitr starts when the new moon is spotted in the sky, making the Eid holiday different around the world.
The celebrations begin when the fasting month of Ramadan ends and the following month of Shawwal begins.
