EID-EL-FITR: SAUDI SUPREME COURT DIRECTS MUSLIMS TO LOOK FOR CRESCENT SATURDAY EVENING

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on citizens and residents to look for Crescent of the month of Shawwal on the evening of 29 Ramadan 1446 corresponding to Saturday, 29 March 2025 and report any sightings to the nearest court.

In an announcement on Thursday, the Supreme Court called on anyone who sights the crescent moon the naked eye or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimony.

The announcement read, “The Supreme Court calls on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday evening. The Supreme Court requests that anyone who sights it with the naked eye or through binoculars report to the nearest court and register their testimony or contact the nearest center for assistance in reaching the nearest court.

“The Supreme Court hopes that those who are able to see it will pay attention to this matter and join the committees formed in all regions for this purpose, seeking reward and recompense for their participation, as it promotes cooperation in righteousness and piety and benefits all Muslims.”

The sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan that this year began on March 1.