Sultan declares Friday as Eid-el-Fitr after non-sighting of Shawwal Moon on Wednesday in Nigeria

Sultan declares Friday as Eid-el-Fitr after non-sighting of Shawwal Moon on Wednesday in Nigeria

National Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any verified report of the Shawwal crescent sighting from various Committees across the Country on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447AH. By Our Reporter SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad…

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Saudi Arabia fixes Friday for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Saudi Arabia fixes Friday for Eid al-Fitr 2026

By Joe Udo RIYADH (CONVERSEER) – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The announcement was made on Wednesday via HaraminInfo social media platforms, confirming that the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Kingdom. “The crescent…

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