Eid al-Fitr dates announced for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France, and Belgium

This weekend marks the end of the final week of Ramadan. In many countries, people are observing the crescent moon to determine the first day of Shawwal, which marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Some regions have already announced their official dates for the holiday.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and France to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday

While Mali is celebrating Eid al-Fitr Monday, Moroccans will be observing the crescent moon on Tuesday. While many countries rely on moonsighting to determine the end of the holy month, others count on astronomical calculations.

Thursday is the 1st of Ramadan in Morocco

First day of Ramadan is Thursday in the UK, Argentina and Algeria

Muslims from all over the world are impatiently waiting the first day of Ramadan. Muslims in France, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Jordan and Saudi Arabia to start fasting on Thursday.