Saudi Arabia sights Shawwal moon, Friday is Eid-el-Fitri

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sighted the crescent of Shawwal moon today.

Qatar and the United Arabs Emirates also announced the sighting of the crescent.

This means that Thursday is the last and 29th day of Ramzan 1444 AH, while Eid-el-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, April 21, 2013.

In Saudi Arabia, the Shawwal crescent is observed using a technique of astronomical imaging, and in all observatories including Sudair and Tumair.

The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid.