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The committee responsible for sighting the crescent of Shawwal 1447 will hold a meeting tomorrow evening, where the date for Eid al-Fitr is expected to be announced following the sighting of the crescent. This meeting is part of the traditions followed in Islamic countries to determine the beginning of the lunar month.
Last Wednesday, the sky of Saudi Arabia sparkled with the full moon of Shawwal, locally known as the 'Butterfly Moon', coinciding with an increase in butterfly populations after spring rains. The head of the Astronomy Society in Jeddah, Majid Abu Zahra, explained that the full moon occurs when it is directly opposite the sun from the Earth's perspective.
The Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa has announced the White Days of Shawwal for 2026, which fall on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month. These days are significant for Muslims as they provide an opportunity to enhance worship and spirituality.