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Saudi Arabia Declares Wednesday First Day of Eid al-Fitr

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Majmaah University)
The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Majmaah University)
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Saudi Arabia Declares Wednesday First Day of Eid al-Fitr

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Majmaah University)
The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Majmaah University)

The crescent moon signaling the advent of the month of Shawwal was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday, making Wednesday the first day of Eid al-Fitr, announced the Kingdom’s Supreme Court.

The court had on Saturday called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the month of Shawwal on Monday evening.

It said whoever sights the crescent moon with the naked eye or through binoculars must report to the nearest court and register their testimony.

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

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King Abdulaziz Foundation Organizes ‘Saudi-Chinese Relations’ Seminar in Beijing

The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)
The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz Foundation Organizes ‘Saudi-Chinese Relations’ Seminar in Beijing

The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)
The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), in cooperation with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, held in Beijing a scientific seminar on cultural and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and China, the Saudi Press Agency said Sunday.
The seminar, which was part of the Beijing International Book Fair, covered several topics, including maritime trade between the two countries and their cultural and economic impacts, the role of Chinese libraries in caring for Arabic manuscripts and preserving Arab heritage, and Arab heritage in China.
The Kingdom was the guest of honor at the Book Fair that was held between June 19 and 23.
The strategic partnership between the two nations has been boosted in the 21st century by the numerous agreements of cooperation in the fields of energy, trade, and investment.
Both countries took part in activities that promote global trade, including in joint projects that aimed to develop ports, railways, and industrial zones.
Cultural exchanges and academic programs have contributed to increasing the understanding between the two peoples, and the Saudi Vision 2030 has increased the scope of economic cooperation with China in areas like technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure development.
China has established digital and public libraries containing Arabic books and manuscripts. Numerous universities in China teach the Arabic language.