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Eid-al-fitr: When will it be celebrated?

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The final night of Ramadan will soon pass and bring Eid-Al-Fitr, as Muslims prepare for celebrations around the globe.

Eid al-Fitr is calculated in accordance with the sighting of the new moon by the Saudi Arabia moon-sighting committee and is typically announced by local Mosques.

Ramadan is expected to conclude on Tuesday 9 April 2024, meaning Eid al-Fitr is likely to fall on Wednesday 10 April 2024.

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