The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the new crescent moon.
Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted.
The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.
This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community.
“The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1446 was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025.”
Days before the announcement, the Federal Government declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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