Eid Al Fitr Expected to Fall on Friday April 21st

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid is set to coincide with Friday, April 21. All imams have been asked to perform the Friday prayer as usual, the ministry said.

Muslims traditionally go to the mosque to perform early morning Eid prayers but those who wish to stay on after can perform the Friday prayer then, the ministry advised.

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia declared a four-day holiday for private and non-profit sectors in the country on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

The Eid break in Saudi Arabia will commence from Friday, April 21, allowing residents to start their holiday from the end of the working day on Thursday. While some offices are anticipated to reopen on Thursday, April 29, schools are scheduled to reopen on April 30.