Saudi Arabia has announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted, confirming that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
The announcement was made on Saturday through Haramin’s official Facebook page, a recognised platform for the global 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.
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“May Allāh accept our siyām, qiyām & a’māl & may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in good health. Āmīn,” the statement read.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity.
However, as of tradition, Muslims in Nigeria would have to wait on the Sultan of Sokoto, H.M. Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for a directive on the ending of Ramadan.
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