BREAKING: Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday Eid-el-Fitr, says fasting continues

The Shawwal crescent has not been sighted, according to Saudi Arabia, which means that the fast will continue on Tuesday.

In order to commemorate the start of the new Islamic month, it was also mentioned that Eid-El-Fitr will take place on Wednesday, April 10.

On the official Facebook page of Haramin, a global platform for the Muslim community, this disclosure was made.

Saudi Arabia did not witness the sighting of the crescent moon. As a result, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Eid Al Fitr will be observed.

"May Allah grant us the ability to make the most of the remaining hours of this auspicious month by doing good deeds; may He accept our supplications, prayers, and fasting; may He grant us the blessing of many more healthy Ramadans." Āmīn," it penned.
Nigerian Muslims, however, are anticipated to hold off until later in the day for the declaration made by Sa'ad Abubakar, the President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto.

Muslims all around the country were urged by the Sultan on Sunday to keep an eye out for the new moon, which signifies the start of Shawwal 1445 AH.

Sambo Wali, the Chairman of the Sultanate Council's Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in Sokoto, advised anyone who spots the new moon to quickly notify the appropriate authorities in a statement.

Consequently, Muslims are asked to begin searching for Shawwal 1445AH's new moon on Monday and report any sightings to the head of the closest village or district so that His Eminence can be notified. Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, , the Sultan of Sokoto,” the statement reads.