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 Haraminās official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world.
āThe crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024.
āMay AllÄh allow us to utilise the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him, may He accept our siyÄm, qiyÄm & aāmÄl & may He allow us to witness many more RamadÄns in good health. ÄmÄ«n,ā it wrote.
Nonetheless, Nigerian Muslims are supposed to hang tight for the declaration of the Ruler of Sokoto and President General of the Preeminent Chamber for Islamic Issues, Sa’ad Abubakar, later in the day.
The Sultan on Sunday approached Muslims in the country to pay special attention to the new moon denoting the start of Shawwal 1445 AH.