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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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    The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted. Thursday only The Standard The 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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  • 30 days days Ramadan completed this year The Standard As a result, authorities determined that Ramadan will complete a full 30 days this year.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 06:23 AM expected birth time of the new moon The Standard the new moon is expected to be born early Thursday morning at 06:23 AM local time

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 24 mosques mosques holding Eid prayers in the Malé region The Standard the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 07:00 AM scheduled start time of Eid prayers The Standard All 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 Area The Standard This year’s Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held in large congregations at four designated locations across the Greater Malé Area.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region. Malé region The Standard the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid prayers will also be conducted at 24 mosques across the Malé region.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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