The Crescent for the month of Shawwal is 1446 was SEEN in Saudi Arabia Saudi today.
Subsequently, tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1446.
The sighting of the Eid moon is a practice that dates back centuries, with Muslim communities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the USA, Germany, France, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Oman, Turkey and other countries traditionally obscuring the sky with the naked eye or using telescopes once the Crescent or new moon is confirmed, the news spreads rapidly through Mosques, community organizations and media outlets setting new waves for excitement as families prepare for festivities.
For 720hours – equivalent to four -weeks and two days – Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting from dawn to sunset.
This period is dedicated to deep spiritual reflection, charity (Zakaat) and humanitarian efforts such as feeding the underprivileged.
-9News Nigeria.
