KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Ministry of Justice announced that the Crescent Sighting Board will meet on Saturday evening, March 29, at the Supreme Judicial Council to observe and verify the appearance of the Shawwal crescent moon, reports Al- Seyassah daily. The board declared that anyone who confirms sighting the Shawwal crescent moon with their own eyes should contact the board at 25376934. The ministry extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to citizens and residents on this occasion.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held at 5:56 am in 57 prayer yards throughout the country, in addition to the mosques where Friday prayers are held, reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Tuesday, the ministry stated that the Assistant Undersecretary for Mosques Affairs Bader Al-Otaibi issued a circular specifying the public squares, youth centers, and model sports fields in the country where worshippers can gather for Eid prayers.