Solar eclipse affects moon viewing during Eid al-Fitr

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world are looking forward to celebrating Eid al-Fitr, however, the solar eclipse on April 8 may affect the start and end dates of both religious events.

Traditionally, sightings of the moon are used to confirm the beginning and end of Ramadan. The optimal angle is when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, allowing light to reach the far side of the Moon.

Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, a month-long period in which they do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset.

Interestingly, the appearance of the new moon this year does not mark the end of Ramadan or the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.

On Monday, April 8, people in North America will be able to see the outline of the new moon using eclipse glasses, but they will only be able to view the entire eclipse along the 115-mile-wide path of totality without assistance.

This year’s Chauval crescent visibility will be affected by the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Nationwide According to reports, the 30th day of Ramadan, April 9, will be the last day to see the new moon.

Astronomers initially predicted that the first day of Eid al-Fitr would be April 9. But after sunset on April 8, the new moon will not be visible near the western horizon due to a solar eclipse.

Therefore, most Islamic countries expect to see the new moon after sunset on April 9.Therefore, according to Harper’s Bazaar ArabiaApril 10 may be the first day for Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr.