Saudi calls on Muslims to sight 'Dhu Al Hijjah' crescent on Monday

Saudi calls on Muslims to sight Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on Monday

Riyadh - Those who can see the crescent are urged to contact the nearest court and inform them



By Wam

Published: Sun 20 Aug 2017, 12:19 PM

Last updated: Mon 21 Aug 2017, 9:27 AM

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the crescent of Dhu Al-Hijjah month, 1438 AH, on Monday evening, 29th of the month of Dhu-al-Qa'dah, reported the Saudi Press Agency, SPA.
According to the agency, the Supreme Court said in its announcement that whoever sees the crescent of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah by the naked eye or via binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimony or report to the nearest centre to facilitate their reaching to a court.


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