BREAKING: Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Fitr for Wednesday as no moon sighting reported.
Saudi Arabia has announced Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr, as the crescent Moon was not sighted on Monday evening, indicating the completion of Ramadan’s 30-day cycle. Earlier, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia urged Muslims to look for the Shawwal crescent on the evening of Ramadan 29.
The sighting of the Shawwal moon signifies the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has instructed Muslims to watch for the new moon of Shawwal immediately after sunset on Monday, April 8, 2024.
If sighted, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, will be declared as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of Eid Al Fitr. Otherwise, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, will automatically become the day of Eid Al Fitr. Stay tuned for further updates.
