RIYADH: Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed with religious fervor today (Sunday) in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as millions of Muslims gather for special prayers.
The main Eid congregations took place at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi (P.B.U.H) in Madinah. Imam Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais led the Eid sermon and prayers at Masjid al-Haram, while Imam Sheikh Abdullah conducted the prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi (P.B.U.H).
Eid is also being celebrated in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Turkiye, Russia, and France today. Countries that follow local moon sighting will determine their Eid accordingly, while those adhering to the Islamic calendar are marking the occasion today.
Meanwhile, Oman, Indonesia, and Brunei will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. In the United Kingdom and the United States, the Muslim community remains divided, with some observing Eid today and others on Monday.
