Saudi Arabia has said that fasting will continue for Muslim faithful on Tuesday as the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted.
It also added that Eid-El-Fitr would be held on Wednesday, April 10, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
This was disclosed in a post via Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world.
In the post, Saudi Arabia prayed that Allah would help Muslim faithfuls utilise this last phase of the religious exercise.
“The crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024. May Allāh allow us to utilise the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him, may He accept our siyām, qiyām & a’māl & may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in good health. Āmīn.”
However, News About Nigeria gathered that Nigerian Muslims are expected to wait for the announcement of the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa’ad Abubakar, to confirm if they would abide by the declaration of Saudi Arabia.
It can be recalled that yesterday (Sunday), the Sultan called on Muslims across the nation to look out for the new moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH.
The Sultan of Sokoto had charged individuals who spotted the new moon to promptly inform the relevant authorities.
“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR,” the Sultan of Sokoto said.
