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.



Eighth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. Photo by SPA
The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. Photo by SPA
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Eighth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. Photo by SPA
The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. Photo by SPA

The eighth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived Thursday at Damascus International Airport in Syria, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.
This assistance is an extension of Saudi Arabia's continuous humanitarian and relief efforts through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support those in need worldwide during crises.