Sunni Endowment: Next Monday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr
Baghdad - INA
The Sunni Endowment announced today, Saturday, that next Monday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
In a brief statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the endowment said, "Tomorrow, Sunday, will be the last day of Ramadan, and Monday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr."
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