The Saudi Supreme Court announced that Tuesday, April 9, 2024, will mark the completion of Ramadan’s 30 days, with Wednesday set as the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.
This was reported by Saudi Gazette, an English-language daily newspaper published in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
“This decision follows the Islamic tradition of moon sighting to determine the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal, the month of Ei.
The court’s confirmation ensures that Muslims across the nation can prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, a festival of breaking the fast, in unity and joy,” Saudi Gazette reported.
In the same vein, Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across the world, states, “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,” it wrote.
However, 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, later in the day.
The Sultan, in a statement by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council in Sokoto, Sambo Wali, on Sunday called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH.
“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,” the statement reads.
