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Saudi Supreme Court calls on all Muslims to look out for Dhul Hijja crescent at sunset Sunday

June 16, 2023

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court on Friday called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to look out at sunset on Sunday for the crescent moon, which will mark the advent of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja and end of the current month of Dhul-Qada on the 29th.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Supreme Court urged whoever would be able to spot the crescent with the naked eye or using binoculars to report to the nearest court to have their testimony recorded. They may visit the court in person or contact it via any official means. — SPA


June 16, 2023
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