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Rabat – The Muslim community in Australia will officially celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday, April 10, the Australian Fatwa Council announced in a statement.
The council confirmed that the crescent moon of Shawwal had not been sighted in the country, meaning that the new moon is expected to be born on Tuesday, April 9. This means that Tuesday will mark the last day of the holy month of Ramadan.
“In Perth, Western Australia, the new moon of the month will be born on Tuesday, April 9 2024 at 2.20am AWST, the sun sets on the same day at 6.02pm while the moon will set, 16 minutes after, at 6.18pm. Therefore: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, will be the last day of the Month of Ramadan 1445AH,” the statement said.
In accordance with Islamic tradition, the sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan, and signals the onset of Eid al-Fitr.
Preparations are already underway as families and communities gear up to commemorate this day. Mosques and prayer grounds are expected to welcome worshipers for special Eid prayers.
In larger cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, there are often large congregational prayers held in parks or stadiums to accommodate the larger Muslim population.
After the prayer, families and friends often gather for communal meals and celebrations. This includes visiting each other’s homes, hosting parties, or attending community events organized by local mosques or Islamic centers.
It is customary for families to exchange gifts, especially for children. Parents often give their children new clothes and toys, and relatives may also exchange gifts as a gesture of goodwill and love.
