Dubai: Moon sighted! Eid-ul-Fitr in UAE and parts of India on Aug 8
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Aug 7: After a month of fasting, UAE, Saudi Arabia and parts of India are getting ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday August 8.
The Shawwal moon has been sighted in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and coastal part of southern India.
The UAE moon sighting committee has confirmed the same, while Geo TV reported an official statement from Saudi Arabia.
In Oman, the moon has not been sighted and hence the festival will be marked on Friday August 8, along with a major part of India.