Saudi Arabia says no new moon sighted, declares Wednesday as Eid-el-Fitr

 Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday said no
moon crescent marking the beginning of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan has been
sighted.

With this development, the Ramadan fasting will be 30 days
while the Eid-el-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday in the Kingdom.

“The crescent moon was NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024,”
Haramain, a Saudi-based online resource outfit, wrote on X.

“May Allāh 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.”

On April 7, Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, asked
Muslims in Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1445 AH on Monday.