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Oman’s moon-sighting committee set to meet to determine Eid Al Fitr

The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) has issued a call to citizens and residents to participate in the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal 1446 AH, which will determine the official date of Eid Al Fitr.

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Muscat – MERA has announced that the crescent moon sighting will take place on Saturday evening, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025.

The Ministry urges those who observe the crescent moon to report their sightings to the respective walis or judges or by contacting the following numbers: 24644037, 24644070, 24644004, and 24644015. Reports can also be sent via fax to 24693339.

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