Solar Eclipse May Impact Eid al-Fitr Moon Sighting: A Solar Eclipse on April 8 is likely to cause some disruption to the commencement and conclusion dates of the two religious events, Eid al-Fitr, which Muslims around the globe are eagerly awaiting as Ramadan draws to a close.
Moon sightings have traditionally marked Ramadan’s beginning and end. If the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, light reaches its far side at the best angle.
Muslims worldwide fast from daybreak to sunset throughout Ramadan.
This year’s new moon won’t end Ramadan or start Eid.
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North Americans can wear eclipse glasses to see the new moon on Monday, April 8. Their unaided vision will be limited to 115 miles of totality during the eclipse.
Due to the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the Shawwal crescent moon will be less visible. On Ramadan 30, April 9, the crescent moon will be visible for the last time, according to The National.
Astronomers initially anticipated Eid al-Fitr would begin on April 9. On April 8, after sunset, the Solar Eclipse will conceal the new moon near the western horizon.
Thus, most Islamic nations will see the crescent moon after sunset on April 9. Harper’s Bazaar Arabia believes Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr begin on April 10.
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