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Maldives confirms Eid on Friday, Thursday marks final day of Ramadan
The Maldives Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, with Thursday as the final day of Ramadan, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted. Eid prayers will be held at four designated sites in the Greater Malé Area and 24 mosques across the Malé region, all starting at 07:00 AM.
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Thu 12 MarThe Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted.Thursdayonly The StandardThe Maldives will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, with Thursday confirmed as the final day of Ramadan, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.
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Maldives confirms Eid on Friday, Thursday marks final day of Ramadan
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30 daysdays Ramadan completed this yearThe StandardAs a result, authorities determined that Ramadan will complete a full 30 days this year.
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06:23 AMexpected birth time of the new moonThe Standardthe new moon is expected to be born early Thursday morning at 06:23 AM local time
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24 mosquesmosques holding Eid prayers in the Malé regionThe Standardthe Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region.
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07:00 AMscheduled start time of Eid prayersThe StandardAll Eid al-Fitr prayers are scheduled to commence at 07:00 AM.
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Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held in large congregations at four designated locations across the Greater Malé Area.Greater Malé AreaThe StandardThis year’s Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held in large congregations at four designated locations across the Greater Malé Area.
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Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region.Malé regionThe Standardthe Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region.
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