Rabat – Morocco’s Islamic Affairs Ministry has officially announced that the crescent moon sighting for Eid Al Fitr will take place on Tuesday.
The ministry issued a statement today, calling on its religious committee and representatives to sight the moon for Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan on Tuesday evening.
The ministry added that the religious committee and representatives need to report the confirmation or non-confirmation of the moon sighting by using phone numbers dedicated to the process.
Astronomy calculations expect Eid Al Fitr to be on April 10 in Morocco. Similarly, many countries are expected to declare Wednesday as Eid Al Fitr, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, as well as Egypt.
Saudi Arabia and the aforementioned countries are set to see the crescent moon for Eid Al Fitr this evening.
Some countries have already declared Wednesday as Eid Al Fitr, including Australia.
Eid Al Fitr is a joyful celebration that brings a unique atmosphere among Muslim communities across the world.
The celebrations begin with morning prayers followed by a giant morning breakfast, the first for a whole month, that includes sweets, as well as the famous msemn (flat bread) and Moroccan pancakes, called baghrir.
Moroccan children also wear new clothes and receive either gifts or money.
During the day, Moroccans exchange visits and also share lunch for the first time following a month-long period of fasting
The food served during Eid differs from one family to another. While some prefer couscous, others prefer to cook the famous savory tagine, either with lamb or chicken.
