The end of confusion? The unprecedented initiative to set the date of Eid in France
To put an end to the recurring disagreements, about ten local Muslim religious authorities in France have announced a common date for Eid al-Fitr. This unprecedented initiative sets the end of Ramadan on Friday, March 20, favoring astronomical calculation.
According to Saphirnews, these departmental associations, which bring together several hundred mosques, have decided to act in the face of the confusion observed at the beginning of the sacred month. Their common goal is to allow believers to prepare and live this celebration in total serenity.
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While the traditional visual observation remains religiously respected, the signatories affirm that "the particular context of Muslims living in France [...] makes astronomical calculation much more suited to our reality". They also recall that this scientific method already rigorously determines the schedules of daily prayers.
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Astronomical data confirming the impossibility of seeing the crescent moon on Wednesday, March 18, the month of fasting will therefore logically end on Thursday. The authorities welcome an exceptional consensus between different sensibilities and call on all leaders to massively relay this unified position.
