First day of Eid Al-Fitr on June 25 - Says Astronomer Dr Saleh Al-Ojairi
Friday, June 16, 2017
Prominent astronomer Dr Saleh Al-Ojairi said the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be on June 25 because the Shawwal month crescent is expected to rise at 5:30 am on June 24.
According to report, Al-Ojairi disclosed the Shawwal month crescent will stay for 18 minutes in the evening so the Eid Al-Fitr prayer will be at 5:05 am.
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