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Shawwal Moon Sighted, Saudiya Announces Friday As Eid Al-Fitr

The Shawwal crescent was spotted in Tamir, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, meaning the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21. The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. The Shawwal crescent was spotted in Tamir, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, meaning the first day of […]

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Eid-El-Fitr: Sultan of Sokoto Urges Muslims To Search For Shawwal Moon On Thursday

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Nigerian Muslim ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1444 A.H. immediately after sunset on Thursday, 29 Ramadan 1444 A.H., which is equivalent to 20 April, 2023. This is according to a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of […]

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IAC Predicts Eid Al-Fitr On Saturday As Shawwal Crescent Not Visible On Thursday

According to the International Astronomical Center (IAC), there is no possibility of sighting the Shawwal crescent on Thursday, April 20, which is Ramadan 29. As a result, the Eid Al-Fitr is likely to fall on Saturday, April 22, based on astronomical information. However, the exact date of Eid will only be confirmed by the concerned […]