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  • Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday

    Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday

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    Saudi Arabia: Crescent moon not sighted; Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday

    Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21.

    Qatar, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait also announced that Eid Al-Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, April 21, following the sighting of the crescent moon.

    Therefore, Thursday was the last and 29th day of Ramzan 1444 AH.

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    The Shawwal crescent was observed using a technique of astronomical imaging. It was observed across the Kingdom in all observatories including Sudair and Tumair.

    The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid.

    It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court on Wednesday called on all Muslims in all parts of the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal 1444, on Thursday evening, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    On the other hand, Eid Al-Fitr celebrations marks the end of the month-long fast. Eid Al-Fitr is traditionally celebrated with large gatherings for worshippers to pray and break their fasts.

    In Islam, Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar or lunar calendar consisting of twelve months beginning with Muharram, and ending with Zul-Hijjah. Each month starts with the sighting of the moon.

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  • Watch: Hailstorm blankets Taif region in Saudi Arabia, disrupts traffic

    Watch: Hailstorm blankets Taif region in Saudi Arabia, disrupts traffic

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    Watch: Hailstorm blankets Taif region in Saudi Arabia, disrupts traffic

    Riyadh: Heavy snow and hailstorm hit the Saudi city of Taif, on Wednesday, disrupting traffic on the road between Taif province and the town of Hawiyah in Makkah region.

    Some motorists stopped to capture what is rare for spring in the Kingdom, with many videos and photos posted on social media platforms.

    With the accumulation of hailstones and snow in the streets and sidewalks, the Taif Municipality crews used bulldozers to clean the roads and neighborhoods in record time.

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    More than 90 teams of municipal workers removed snow and ice to restore traffic flow, as part of its handling of the heavy rains in Taif and its suburbs. High winds, hail and heavy rain combined to reduce visibility for drivers.

    Taif Municipality published on Twitter pictures of the hail removal process.

    Heavy rains fell across the Kingdom this week, as the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued several warnings of thunderstorms in the Makkah region.

    On Wednesday, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance directed that Eid Al-Fitr prayers be performed in mosques, and not in external chapels in the governorates and cities where rain is expected.

    The ministry’s directives came due to the expected rainfall in most regions of the Kingdom on the day of Eid Al-Fitr.

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  • Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid to be on Friday

    Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid to be on Friday

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    Saudi Arabia: Crescent moon not sighted; Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday

    Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. Therefore, Thursday would be the last day of the holy month of Ramzan.

    It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court on Wednesday called on all Muslims in all parts of the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal 1444, on Thursday evening, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    On the other hand, Eid Al-Fitr celebrations marks the end of the month-long fast. Eid Al-Fitr is traditionally celebrated with large gatherings for worshippers to pray and break their fasts.

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    In Islam, Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar or lunar calendar consisting of twelve months beginning with Muharram, and ending with Zul-Hijjah. Each month starts with the sighting of the moon.

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  • Haj 2023: Last date for Saudi pilgrims to pay final instalment

    Haj 2023: Last date for Saudi pilgrims to pay final instalment

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    Haj 2023: Saudi announces last date for domestic pilgrims to pay final installment

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the 10th Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the final instalment of the upcoming Haj 1444 AH.

    The final instalment is estimated at 40 percent and the reservation’s status will be confirmed when completing all the instalments at its specified times.

    As per a report by the Arabic daily Okaz, it noted that the reservation will be cancelled if the instalments are not completed.

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    It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Haj and Umrah allowed the option of paying the costs of the Haj package in instalments.

    The ministry has set 20 percent for the first instalments, as pilgrims were obligated to pay the first instalment within 72 hours from the date of registration.

    The second instalment payment of 40 percent of the total cost was scheduled for Rajab 7.

    The third and final instalment must be paid no later than the 10th of Shawwal, less than two months before the start of the pilgrimage season due in late June this year.

    The issuance of official permits will begin on the 15th of Shawwal corresponding to May 5.

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  • US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, Dirham, Aus dollar to INR exchange rates on April 19

    US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, Dirham, Aus dollar to INR exchange rates on April 19

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    The exchange rates of the US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, UAE’s Dirham, Australian dollar, and other currencies to Indian rupees depend on demand and supply.

    Following are the exchange rates as on April 19, 2023.

    Foreign currenciesINR values (Change)
    US Dollar82.11
    UK Pond101.91
    Dirham22.36
    Australia Dollar55.23
    Saudi Riyal21.89

    Factors that affect exchange rates

    Following are some of the factors that affect exchange rates.

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    Inflation
    Interest rates
    Flow of capital
    Liquidity
    Current Account Deficits

    Inflation: It is an important factor in the exchange rate calculation. As higher the inflation, the lower the currency value, rupee depreciates with the rise in inflation. Rupee appreciates in case of a fall in inflation.

    Interest rate: As global investors who look for fixed income will always get attracted to countries that offer higher interest rates, which contributes to the appreciation/depreciation of the Indian rupee.

    Flow of capital: As the inflow of capital will result in a rise in demand for the rupee value, it appreciates the rupee. The opposite happens when there is a rise in the outflow of capital.

    Liquidity: It is the money supply in the market. With the rise in the money supply, the rupee loses its value and it results in the depreciation of the currency. If the money supply in the market decreases, the rupee appreciates.

    Current Account Deficits: It represents that a country is importing goods valued more that the goods it is exporting. This imbalance results in a fall in the value of the currency.

    CAD depreciates the currency whereas, Current Account Surplus appreciates the currency.

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  • Saudi: 20,714 mosques readied for Eid Al-Fitr prayer

    Saudi: 20,714 mosques readied for Eid Al-Fitr prayer

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    Riyadh: In preparations for the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that 20,714 mosques and outdoor areas across the Kingdom are ready.

    The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has equipped these sites with the necessary safety measures to ensure a safe environment for worshippers.

    The ministry has assigned more than 6,000 observers, both men and women, to monitor mosques and places of prayer and follow up on the operations of maintenance and operating companies.

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    The ministry called on citizens to communicate with them in the event that anyone monitors or notices something that needs reform in the services provided to mosques.

    According to the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, if the Eid falls on a Friday, then it is permissible for those who attend the Eid prayer not to attend the Friday prayer, but rather perform the Dhuhr prayer instead.

    However, the ministry advises that it is best to perform Eid prayers and Friday prayers. Those who did not attend the Eid prayer are obliged to perform the Friday prayer.

    The ministry issued instructions to the imams to perform the Friday prayer if that coincided with Eid so that those who did not witness the Eid prayer could perform the Friday prayer. But if there is not a sufficient number of worshipers for the Friday prayer, then the Dhuhr prayer is performed.

    The ministry confirmed that the call to prayer (Azaan or Adhan) is prescribed only in mosques where Friday prayers are held. The call to prayer is not prescribed for the noon prayer on that day.

    Those who attended the Eid prayer must perform the Dhuhr prayer if they did not attend the Friday prayer. The ministry relied on the committee’s fatwa, which states that Friday and Dhuhr prayers are not obligatory to perform the Eid prayer, which is incorrect and wrong.

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  • Moon Sighting: Saudi Predicts First Day Of Eid Al-Fitr 2023 On Friday – Kashmir News

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    The Saudi Astronomical Society in Jeddah stated that astronomical calculations indicate that Friday will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and Eid Al-Fitr.

    Based on the society’s astronomical calculations, Thursday (April 20) will be the last day of Ramadan, which is also the day all Islamic countries will investigate the new moon of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr.

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    The head of the society Majid Abu Zahra said: “The sun will set from the horizon of Makkah Al-Mukarramah on the day of the investigation at 6:42 in the evening.

    At that time, the moon will be above the horizon at a height of 04 degrees and its angular separation from the Sun ‘elongation’ will be 05 degrees, and its illumination is 0.2 percent. It will set at 7:06 in the evening 24 minutes after sunset, and thus the conditions for entering the month of Shawwal will be astronomically fulfilled.”

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    He noted that seeing the moon with the naked eye or telescope will not be possible, but could be seen with a CCD camera.

    He continued saying: “On Friday, April 21, 2023, the sun will set from the horizon of Makkah Al-Mukarramah at 6:43 pm. The moon will be above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees and its angular separation from the Sun ‘elongation’ will be 17 degrees, and its illumination will be 2.4 percent.

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    It will be clearly visible with the naked eye if the sky is clear. It will set at 8:05 pm, one hour and 22 minutes after sunset.’

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  • Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers over Sudan situation

    Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers over Sudan situation

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    New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has discussed the situation in violence-hit Sudan with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    India is closely watching the situation in Sudan, especially in view of its concerns over the Indians residing in the African country.

    On his phone conversation with foreign minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jaishankar said they exchanged views on the situation in Sudan.

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    “Thank HH @ABZayed, Foreign Minister of UAE, for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan.Our continuing contacts are helpful,” the external affairs minister tweeted.

    Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country’s army and a paramilitary group for the last six days that has reportedly left around 100 people dead.

    Referring to his phone talks with Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Jaishankar said both sides will remain in close touch. “Appreciated his assessment of the Sudan situation. Will remain in close touch,” he said on Twitter.

    On Monday, the Indian embassy in Sudan issued a fresh advisory urging Indians not to venture out of their residences and stay calm. The embassy on Sunday said that an Indian national died in Khartoum after sustaining bullet injuries.

    The ministry of external affairs has already set up a 24X7 control room to provide information and assistance in view of the current situation in Sudan.

    Sudan’s military captured power in a coup in October 2021 and it has been running the country through a sovereign council since then. There has been a dispute between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over a proposed timeline for handing over power to a civilian government.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)



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  • Updated: Saudi Predicts First Day Of Eid Al-Fitr On Friday – Kashmir News

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    The Saudi Astronomical Society in Jeddah stated that astronomical calculations indicate that Friday will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and Eid Al-Fitr.

    Based on the society’s astronomical calculations, Thursday (April 20) will be the last day of Ramadan, which is also the day all Islamic countries will investigate the new moon of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr.

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    The head of the society Majid Abu Zahra said: “The sun will set from the horizon of Makkah Al-Mukarramah on the day of the investigation at 6:42 in the evening.

    At that time, the moon will be above the horizon at a height of 04 degrees and its angular separation from the Sun ‘elongation’ will be 05 degrees, and its illumination is 0.2 percent. It will set at 7:06 in the evening 24 minutes after sunset, and thus the conditions for entering the month of Shawwal will be astronomically fulfilled.”

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    He noted that seeing the moon with the naked eye or telescope will not be possible, but could be seen with a CCD camera.

    He continued saying: “On Friday, April 21, 2023, the sun will set from the horizon of Makkah Al-Mukarramah at 6:43 pm. The moon will be above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees and its angular separation from the Sun ‘elongation’ will be 17 degrees, and its illumination will be 2.4 percent.

    Read Also: MeT Predicts More Rain Till April 22 For J&K

    It will be clearly visible with the naked eye if the sky is clear. It will set at 8:05 pm, one hour and 22 minutes after sunset.’

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  • Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Saudi Arabia

    Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Saudi Arabia

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    Riyadh: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks in response to an official invitation from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    He was received upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Deputy Governor of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region, Prince Badr bin Sultan, and a number of officials.

    President Abbas is accompanied on this visit by the Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hussein Al-Sheikh, and the head of the Palestinian Intelligence Service, Majed Faraj.

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    Abbas will hold meetings with its leaders about the Palestinian issue and Arab relations, and what the Palestinian people are suffering from, and Jerusalem is among the priorities of the dialogue.

    Abbas will talk at length with King Salman and Crown Prince “about the Zionist crime in Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the suffering of the Palestinian people in terms of killing, displacement, and blowing up and demolishing homes.”

    On Friday night, April 14, Saudi Arabia hosted a “consultative meeting” in which the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, and the diplomatic advisor to the UAE President Anwar Gargash participated, condemning “Israel’s illegal practices that undermine the two-state solution and attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

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