Moon-sighting panel to convene on Saturday in Bahrain

Agencies | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Moon-sighting panel will convene on Saturday evening to receive news and testimonies about the birth of the new crescent, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced.

The sighting of the moon signifies the end of Ramadan, the ninth month on the lunar-based calendar.

The council urged all people who sight the crescent to contact the panel.

In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is followed by the month of Shawwal. The first three days of the month are celebrated as Eid Al Fitr.

Bahrain's ministries and public institutions will remain closed during Eid Al Fitr.