Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia, UAE on Tuesday as Shawwal moon sighted

RIYADH: Eid-ul-Fitr 2019 will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia and UAE on Tuesday , June 4 after Shawwal moon has been sighted in the Saudi Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia will be celebrated on Tuesday June 4 following the sighting of the moon.

In UAE, Abu Dhabi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially announced  sighting of Shawwal moon. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on June 4.

The Saudi Supreme Court had urged citizens to participate in the moon sighting efforts - with their eyes or binocular - and report their testimonies to the nearest court.

 Indonesia and Malaysia have declared Wednesday June 5 as the first day of Eid Al Fitr