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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr as Nigerians await Sultan’s declaration

The FrontierThe FrontierMarch 18, 2026 1050 Minutes read0

•Muslims faithful observing the Eid-el-fitir prayer

The Saudi Arabian authorities have declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted.

This announcement was made known on the HaraminInfo handles across all social media platforms today.

“The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March 2026.

“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 and may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in good health. Āmīn,” the platform wrote.

… developing story 

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