This year, spotting of the crescent will coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8 in the UAE
Marking the end of the month-long Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr begins when the new crescent moon is visible. The International Astronomical Center stated last week that some countries that marked the beginning of Ramadan on Monday, March 11, expect a crescent sighting on Monday, April 8. However, this sighting might be unclear due to the moon setting before the sun, leading to a conjunction occurring after sunset.
Meanwhile, countries that started Ramadan on Tuesday, March 12,…
