Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sightings: When is chand raat in Saudi Arabia, US, UAE, India?

Muslims around the world are getting ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after fasting during Ramadan. Different countries are planning to spot the Shawwal crescent to determine the date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2024. Here’s a rundown:

• Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid on April 9 if the moon is seen today, otherwise, it’ll be on April 10.
• In the UK, Eid moon sightings are scheduled for April 9 since predictions say the moon won’t be visible on April 8.
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• In the US, the Central Hilal Committee of North America predicts the Eid-ul-Fitr moon will be seen on April 9.
• The UAE’s moon-sighting committee has called on Muslims to look for the Shawwal crescent on Monday evening.
• In Morocco, astronomical forecasts suggest the moon will be visible on April 9 and April 10.
• Turkey expects Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 to be on April 11.
• In India, the crescent moon is anticipated to be visible on April 9.