Online Desk: Eid-ul-Fitr in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to fall on Saturday (April 22), says International Astronomy Centre, reports Khaleej Times. Therefore, according to the tradition, Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh is likely to be held on Sunday (April 23, 2023).

The Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre expects that Eid-ul-Fitr (1444 AH) will fall on Saturday (April 22), one day later than the previous prediction. The astronomical body said its prediction is based on astronomical information and that the exact date of the Eid will only be confirmed by the concerned authorities based on the sighting of the new moon.

On Thursday (April 20, 2023), the Islamic community in the UAE will search for the crescent of Shawwal, but as per the Centre’s observation, it will not be visible to the naked eye from any location in the Arab and Islamic world. In a statement, it said, as the sighting of the crescent is a prerequisite for the start of the month, Eid-ul-Fitr is now anticipated to occur on Saturday (April 22).

Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh is likely to be happened on Sunday (April 23, 2023).