Several Arab countries have announced that Friday will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr for the year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was not sighted following sunset on Wednesday.
Authorities in Bahrain, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan and Lebanon confirmed that Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday.
In Iraq, the Sunni Endowment Office also announced that the holiday will start the same day.
The crescent moon of Shawwal has not been sighted, signaling the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday.
Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays in Islam, marks the end of the holy month of fasting and is typically celebrated with communal prayers, family gatherings and charitable giving.
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