Muslim Thais are eagerly awaiting the announcement of Eid al-Fitr, as a moon sighting is expected after sunset today, marking the end of the Ramadan period. Shoppers have been out since morning, stocking up on groceries in anticipation of the upcoming festivities.
In Yala, people flocked to the train market to prepare raw materials for a feast to share with their families. Sellers had stocked up on the usual food items for Eid al-Fitr, and prices remained mostly unchanged, with only a few items experiencing modest price increases.
To ensure a smooth shopping experience, the police were out in full force, facilitating traffic in the busy market areas while also ensuring the safety of shoppers. This was done as a precautionary measure to deter any incidents that may be caused by ill-intentioned groups.
Eid al-Fitr is typically celebrated with a grand feast that marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting period. In southern border provinces of Thailand, the date is known as Hari Rayo.
The Sheikhul Islam Office has requested that Muslim Thais keep an eye out for a moon sighting after sunset on April 20th. The Provincial Islamic Committee Office will then inspect the sighting and report its observation to Sheikhul Islam, who will issue a general announcement for the end of Ramadan once the sighting has been confirmed.
