Various reports have indicated that the new moon has been sighted in
some countries, signifying end of Ramadan and commencement of another month for
the Muslims throughout the world. Report has it that Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey and Malaysia have
announced an end to this year’s Ramadan fast few hours ago.
The countries have therefore fixed
Friday as the first day of Eid-el-Fitr 1439, the report said. According to the
report, the moon was not sighted in India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Australia,
which means that Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 16.
In Nigeria, statement from the Nigeria
Supreme Islamic Council Affairs had earlier enjoined the
Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1439 AH immediately
after sunset on Thursday, 14th June, 2018 equivalent to 29th Ramadan
1439 AH.
“If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of
impeccable character on the said evening, His Eminence would declare Friday, 15th June,
2018 as the first day of Shawwal and the day of ‘idul fitr. If, however, the
crescent is not sighted that day, then, Saturday, 16th June,
2018 automatically becomes the first day of Shawwal, 1439 AH and the day of
‘idul fitr.”
Greeting from Kogi State Governor's wife to the Muslims in the country
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