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Muslims worldwide eagerly await the sighting of the new crescent moon to mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Saudi Arabias chief astronomer announced its not possible to spot the moon tonight, suggesting Ramadan will extend one more day, pushing Eid to Friday, March 20th. In the UK, schools are planning to close on Friday, with some possibly adding Thursday if the date shifts. Families are preparing for the holiday, with events like the Eid festival in Ilford and UK moon sighting groups lining up spots for Thursday evening. North Americas Fiqh Council and Nigeria have also set the date for Friday, March 20th, with astronomical data supporting this timeline.

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