Fasting Continues In Saudi Arabia As ‘The Shawwal Moon’ Is Yet To Be Seen

Ramadan fasting continues in Saudi Arabia, as the 2023 Shawwal moon is yet to be seen as predicted, according to Daily Trust

It is said that the fasting may continue on Sunday, as Eid-ul-Fitr will most likely be celebrated on Monday.

In a statement, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) asked the Muslim faithful to keep an eye out for the moon on Saturday.

Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, President General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, claimed that if the moon is seen on Saturday, it means that Sunday is the day of ‘Idul Fitr.’

He said in the statement, “If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character, then His Eminence (Sultan) would declare Sunday, May 1st 2022, as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. However, if the crescent is not sighted that day, then Monday, May 2nd 2022, automatically becomes the day of ‘Idul Fitr’.”