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Eid al-Fitr 2023: When does Eid end and how long do celebrations last?

Eid will be celebrated in most countries across the world on Friday, April 21

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2023

Eid ul Fitr 2023 date confirmed in Saudi Arabia after moon-sighting

The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia confirmed the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid ul Fitr 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

Eid ul Fitr date confirmed after Saudi Arabia announces crescent moon sighting

The Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan which usually includes lavish feats and gifts, has been confirmed to start on Friday

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

LIV Golf’s Greg Norman talks about his ‘legacy,’ sidesteps sportswashing, calls for resolution with PGA Tour and DP World Tour

“My legacy of what I'm doing with LIV will be my legacy because it's the right thing to do," said Norman.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023

Deontay Wilder’s manager offers update on heavyweight ‘mega-tournament’

Talks are under way over a Saudi Arabian double-header, which would pit Wilder against Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Why Saudi Arabia Transfered 4% of Aramco Shares to PIF Subsidiary?

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced Sunday the transfer of a 4% stake of the oil giant Saudi Aramco to Sanabil Investments, a subsidiary of the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF). Experts interviewed by Asharq Al-Awsat said the move supports PIF’s flexibility in capturing local and global investment…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Intense Arab, International Contacts to Stop War in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and France stressed the importance of stopping the military escalation between the conflicting parties in Sudan, the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), that erupted on Saturday. During a phone call on Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna called…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

'We have no place': LGBTQIA2S+ Saudis forced into exile

LONDON: Turki finally summoned the courage last year to come out as gay, but his family's refusal to accept him forced the 20-year-old to seek safety -- and freedom -- outside conservative Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

Why Eid al-Fitr is 'divided' this year with people warned not to 'blindly' follow information on moon sightings from Saudi Arabia

'This year it is very likely that we will have a divided Eid within the UK'

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023

Peace may finally be returning to Yemen, but can a fractured nation be put back together?

Last month, China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a landmark deal that restored full diplomatic ties between the two bitter rivals.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023