Saudi Arabia Says Eid al-Fitr to Start Friday

The Saudi Supreme Court announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. Photo: Majmaah University
The Saudi Supreme Court announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. Photo: Majmaah University
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Saudi Arabia Says Eid al-Fitr to Start Friday

The Saudi Supreme Court announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. Photo: Majmaah University
The Saudi Supreme Court announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. Photo: Majmaah University

The Shawwal crescent was spotted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, meaning the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday.

The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid.

Eid celebrations follow the end of the holy month of Ramadan.



Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Meets with Turkish Ambassador

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Türkiye - SPA
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Türkiye - SPA
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Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Meets with Turkish Ambassador

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Türkiye - SPA
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Türkiye - SPA

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji met on Thursday Ambassador of Türkiye to Saudi Arabia Emrullah İşler.

The two officials met in Riyadh to discuss cooperation in various fields, SPA reported.
They also discussed regional and international developments and the efforts to address them.