ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY TO SIGHT SHAWWAL CRESCENT

In compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal (1437), the MU Rector, Dr. Khalid Al-Mugren has urged the Astronomical Observatory Committee (AOC) to prepare for sighting the crescent of Shawwal.

The Vice-Rector and Chairman of (AOC), Dr. Musallam Al-Dosari stated that a meeting was held to discuss the latest preparations for sighting the moon.

The Director of AOC, Mr. Abdullah Al-Khudairi, mentioned that the preparation of sighting the moon includes setting-up all required tools, publishing all sight-related brochures and coordinating with all concerned sectors. 

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Thursday, 14/July/2016