President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, (NSIA), says the crescent to mark the end of Ramadan fasting has been sighted.
In a broadcast, Sa’ad, the sultan of Sokoto, says his office received information on the sighting of the moon to end the end of the fasting, announces Friday, April 21 is the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.
While urging Muslims in Nigeria and across the world to continue to live in peace with one another, he prays to Allah to grant the newly elected leaders of the country the wisdom to steer the country to prosperity.
Observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, and traditionally gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening.
Saudis are expected to observe a four-day holiday for Eid al-Fitr.
