' Eid Astronomically on October 13

clipped from www.islamonline.net Most countries will sight the Shawwal moon on Thursday, October 11. CAIRO — Millions of Muslims worldwide will celebrate `Eid Al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, on Saturday, October 13, according to astronomical calculations. The Abu-Dhabi-based Islamic Crescents' Observation Project announced Friday, October 12, the last day of Ramadan according to astronomical calculations. In Egypt, the National Research Institute of Astronomy said astronomical calculations suggest that `Eid will fall on Saturday, October 13 "According to astronomical calculations, Friday, October 12, will be the last day of Ramadan and Saturday, October 13, will be the first day of `Eid," said the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR). Muslim minorities in Europe will also celebrate `Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday. `Eid Al-Fitr will also start in North America on October 13.