The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.
It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
This disclosure was made on Haraminโs official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world.
โThe crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024.
โMay Allฤh allow us to utilise the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him, may He accept our siyฤm, qiyฤm & aโmฤl & may He allow us to witness many more Ramadฤns in good health. ฤmฤซn,โ it wrote.
However, Nigerian Muslims are expected to wait for the announcement of the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Saโad Abubakar, later in the day.
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