Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar celebrate Eidul Fitr with religious fervor

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Yemen are celebrating Eidul Fitr today.

Large congregations for Eid prayers are expected at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, with an estimated attendance of two million worshippers.

Meanwhile, Oman, Indonesia, and Brunei will observe Eid on Monday. In the United Kingdom, the Muslim community remains divided, with some celebrating today and others on Monday.

In the United States and Canada, Muslims following a pre-determined lunar calendar will observe Eid on Sunday, while mosques and organizations relying on moon sightings will announce their decisions based on official testimonies.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman extended his heartfelt congratulations to citizens, residents of Saudi Arabia, and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eidul Fitr 1446 AH.

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In a message delivered on Saturday evening, King Salman expressed gratitude to Allah for the countless blessings bestowed upon the Kingdom, foremost among them the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and facilitating the pilgrimage for millions of worshippers in safety and tranquility.

“We thank Allah Almighty for enabling millions of pilgrims to perform Umrah and visit the holy sites during the blessed month of Ramadan this year,” the King said, adding appreciation for the dedicated efforts of Saudi men and women working across government sectors.