From Basim: "Saudi Arabia said the new crescent of the month of Shawal was witnessed in
several parts of the kingdom. “Upon testimonies of a number of adult witnesses
who confirmed to have seen the new moon of Shawal after sunset this evening, the
Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced, following an
extraordinary session to consider whether there are reports on sighting the new
moon of Shawal, that tomorrow Thursday is blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1434 H.,” the
Royal Court said in a statement carried by the state news agency."
It was astronomically impossible to have seen the new crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on
the evening of Weds, August 7."
