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Qatar announces Friday as first day of Eid Al Fitr

The date was announced following a meeting of the moon-sighting committee

Last updated: April 20, 2023 | 19:56

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The first day of Eid Al Fitr depends on the observation of the moon by moon-sighting committees.

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Doha: Qatar officially announced that Eid Al Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, April 21, following the sighting of the crescent moon.

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