The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that fasting continues on Wednesday.
The announcement came after Muslim Faithful did not sight in the moon in the country. The NSCIA wrote in a tweet on Tuesday,
Ramadan fast will therefore continue tomorrow Wednesday, 12th May 2021 as the 30th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday 13th May, 2021 is hereby declared as 1st of Shawwal, 1442 AH and the day of Eid-il-fitr. #EidAlFitr
— NSCIA — Islamic Affairs (@NSCIAng) May 11, 2021
The Moon was not also sighted in Saudi Arabia, hence, Eid-il-Fitr is on Thursday, the first day of Shawwal, 1442 AH.
#BREAKING: The Shawwal crescent moon has not been sighted in #SaudiArabia on Tuesday, meaning that #Ramadan will last 30 days this year and Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Thursday, May 13 pic.twitter.com/JqipwOwVCp
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) May 11, 2021
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