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.



Mohammed bin Salman, Zelenskyy Discuss Efforts to Resolve Ukrainian-Russian Crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Mohammed bin Salman, Zelenskyy Discuss Efforts to Resolve Ukrainian-Russian Crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has received a phone call from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

During the call on Wednesday, they discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, several mutual concerns, and regional and international developments.

Additionally, they discussed developments on the Ukrainian-Russian crisis and the efforts being made to address it.