Islamic Ministry declares May 24 as Eid al-Fitr

Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Friday, declared May 24, Sunday, as Eid al-Fitr, signalling the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Muslims around the world join together for the congressional Eid al-Fitr prayer. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2020-05-23 12:45:45

Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Friday, declared May 24, Sunday, as Eid al-Fitr, signalling the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

A statement issued by the Islamic ministry on Friday revealed no reliable moon sightings were confirmed across the country, by Islamic nations around the world, nor by trusted scholars to signal the beginning of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar.

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