Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid To Be On Friday As Nigeria Await Sultan’s Directive

The Shawwal crescent moon sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. Therefore, Thursday would be the last day of the holy month of Ramzan.

It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court on Wednesday called on all Muslims in all parts of the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal 1444, on Thursday evening, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

On the other hand, Eid Al-Fitr celebrations marks the end of the month-long fast. Eid Al-Fitr is traditionally celebrated with large gatherings for worshippers to pray and break their fasts.

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However, the President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Dr Saad Abubakar is yet to give directive to Nigerian Muslims on the celebration Eid-el-fitr.