Crescent Moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia

The Cresent Moon, which would mark the end of Ramadan fast, has not been sighted in Saudi Arabia.

According to Haramain, via its X handle #HaramainInfo on Monday, April 8, made the announcement saying: “The crescent moon was NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024.

“May Allāh ﷻ 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.”

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Sunday, April 7, announced on behalf of the Federal Government that Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 as public holiday to mark Eid-el-Fitr.