LAGOS, NIGERIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Center mosque in Lagos, Nigeria on September 12, 2016. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. (Photo by Sodiq Adelakun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Fasting Continues As Saudi-Arabia Declares Wednesday, Eid-el-Fitri 

Saudi Arabia has announced that Wednesday, April 10, will mark the commencement of Eid-ul-Fitr this year, as the crescent moon remained unseen on Monday evening.

As per @haramaininfo, the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, thus confirming that Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

The sighting of the Shawwal moon signifies the conclusion of Ramadan and the commencement of Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant Muslim celebration.

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“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,” Haramaininfo stated in its official X handle.