India, March 18 -- Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on March 20, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday. The sighting of the Shawwal moon signals the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, which are held the following day.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia confirmed that the crescent moon was not visible anywhere in the country on March 18, the Gulf News reported. A team of 11 observers had gathered at the Hawtat Sudair Observatory in Riyadh to track the crescent. However, no confirmed sighting was reported.

With this, Ramadan in Saudi Arabia will complete a full 30 days, and Eid-ul-Fitr will now be celebrated on Friday, March 20.

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