Public and private Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2023 in Oman.

Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2023 in Oman - The Oman Astronomical Society was responsible for making the forecasts on the dates of Eid al-Fitr.

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Oman Observer's astrological data suggests Eid Al-Fitr will occur on Saturday, April 22. If the holiday falls on that date, Omanis may have a nine-day break.

According to Oman Astronomical Society observatory chief Abdulwahab al Busaidy, the first day of Eid Al-Fitr is likely to be Saturday and the moon must be at least 12 hours old to be seen.

Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2023 in Oman

“The new moon will be born on Thursday, April 20 at 8.12 AM and the sun will set at 6.30 PM. The sun sets in nine hours. The moon will be visible for 21 minutes. Moonset is 6.51 PM. Al Busaidy informed the Oman Observer that elimination is 0.23% and inclination is four degrees.

Thus, the moon cannot be seen in 21 minutes. He continued, "Seeing the moon requires at least 12 hours."

Al Busaidy stated that based on current estimates and astronomical statistics, the moon will not be visible on Thursday evening, making Friday the last day of Ramadan.

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Eid Al-Fitr begins Saturday, April 22. However, many countries, including our GCC neighbors, may break their fast on Friday, April 21,” he said.