As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments of the Islamic calendar and that is the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon that marks the beginning of Eid ul Fitr celebrations. Authorities in Saudi Arabia have now issued an official call urging Muslims across the kingdom to observe the sky on Wednesday evening to sight the new moon that will determine when Eid celebrations begin.
