BREAKING: #EidAlFitr Moon Sighted?, Fasting Continues—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 30, hence Eid Al Fitr will be on Monday, May 2, according to authorities. Tomorrow, May 1, will be the last day of Ramadan.
An official message by the Saudi Royal Court is expected any moment. Moon sighting committees in Qatar, Kuwait and other Arab States will also make the announcement soon.
Eid Al Fitr is marked on the first day of Shawwal – the month that comes after Ramadan in the Hijri calendar.
Meanwhile, the UAE moon sighting committee is also set to make their official announcement.
An official message by Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is expected any moment.
Following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other Middle East countries will try to spot the new moon of the month of Shawwal 1443 H today i.e. Saturday April 30, 2022.
“Weather is clear and there is no obstruction in observation of the crescent, the sighting will continue until sunset”, Saudi Astronomer Mutaib Al-Barghash in Tumair said a little while ago.
The spotting of the New Moon if any will be reported to the Saudi Royal Court, and religious authorities in the respective countries. They will then analyse these reports before confirming and announcing the First Day of Eid 2022.
If the New Moon is sighted today then Sunday May 01, 2022 will be the first day of Eid. If the New Moon is not spotted today, Sunday will be 30th of Ramadan 1443 AH and Eid this year will be celebrated on Monday May 02, 2022.
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