Aabdullah al Khudairi

Aabdullah al Khudairi is the head astronomer at the Sudair Observatory in Saudi Arabia, where he plays a crucial role in the observation of the lunar crescent (hilal) to determine the start of Islamic months. Recently, he reported the successful sighting of the hilal on March 29, 2025, which led to the declaration of Idul Fitri on March 30, despite skepticism from other astronomers regarding the visibility of the crescent.