Riyadh, May 15 -- Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH-2026 on Dhul Qa'dah 29, corresponding to Sunday evening, May 17.

In an announcement Friday, May 15, the court called on Muslims who sight the moon by the naked eye, or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimonies, or report to the nearest centre that can contact a court.

The Supreme Court also encouraged those with the capability to join official moon-sighting committees across the regions of the Kingdom. It emphasised the importance of the sighting in accordance with Islamic tradition.

If May 17 is the last day of Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah will fall on Monday, May 1...