Saudi Arabia and countries in Gulf and Middle East to celebrate Eid ul Fitr today (Wednesday).
The official news agencies of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait quoted religious authorities as saying on Monday that the annual feast will begin on Wednesday after failing to sight the Shawwal moon.
Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon and many other parts of the world will also celebrate Eid on Wednesday
Indonesia, and the Philippines are also among the countries which announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid.
As faithful across sub-continent stuck to their TV sets, Pakistan finally decided to celebrate Eid with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s Central Hilal Committee based in Lahore announced that Shawwal moon has been sighted across Pakistan and Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday.
