Afghanistan, March 19 -- The Taliban administration has announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Thursday in Afghanistan, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed late Wednesday after officials said the Shawwal crescent moon had been sighted in several provinces.
In a statement, the Taliban-controlled Supreme Court said the moon was seen in parts of Helmand in the south, as well as Farah and Ghor in western Afghanistan. It added that testimonies from local residents were reviewed and approved by the government's moon-sighting committee.
Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Thursday would be the first day of Eid and offered greetings to the Afghanistan people. The announcement places Afghani...