For the past four weeks millions of Muslims have been fasting as part of Ramadan. Eid 2019: Should you fast at Eid al Fitr? For the past four weeks millions of Muslims have been fasting as part of Ramadan. Interestingly yes, fasting on Eid is a breach of protocol. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said that Ramadan fasting this year will end this Saturday.This means the 2020 Eid-el-fitr will hold on Sunday.The NSCIA’s national moon sighting committee disclosed this in a tweet on Friday night.“There was no positive sighting report of the Shawwal crescent in Nigeria, tomorrow is 30th Ramadan.“An official statement from the Sultanate will be released shortly,” it read.Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have also said Eid will begin on Sunday.“Saturday will be the last day of the sacred holy month of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr will take place on Sunday,” the royal court told Press Agency.Eld al-Fitr: Uphold the lessons of Ramadan fast – Ex-Oyo Governor, SSG, others urge Muslims in OyoEid el Fitr: Bauchi Muslims disregard COVID-19 safety rules at praying groundEid-el-fitr: Religious places in Kwara remain shut till further notice – Gov Abdulrazaq The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said that Ramadan fasting this year will end this Saturday. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the Hajj.
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Ramadan is set to come to an end at sunset on Sunday (May 24) when the celebration and feast known as Eid al-Fitr commences.Eid could have begun on Saturday evening, but required the new moon - marking the arrival of Shawwal, the next Islamic month - to be seen on Friday evening. EID 2019 will be celebrated by millions around the world this weekend, but is fasting a custom of Eid al Adha? That's due to end this weekend with the Eid al-Fitr celebrations beginning But what about when Eid is celebrated by Muslims on two different days, you ask? The usual gatherings after sunset, for meals known as Iftar, have to be scaled back while mosques are also closed due to social distancing measures.This year Ramadan started on April 23 and will end on Sunday (May 24).The dates change each year because Islam’s lunar calendar follows the phases of the moon. You can unsubscribe at any time.Huge feasts are traditionally prepared to celebrate Eid al-Fitr which comes at the end of four weeks of Ramadan As Muslims around the world bid farewell to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, they also prepare for the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, known as the "festival of breaking the fast" is also dubbed "sweet Eid". There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the Day of 'Arafah. This means the 2020 Eid-el-fitr will hold on Sunday. That's due to end this weekend with the Eid al-Fitr celebrations beginningMuslims are now entering the final week of Ramadan, the Islamic month that involves fasting, prayer and giving.It requires Muslims to refrain from eating and drinking - including water - during the hours of daylight, focus on prayers and performing charitable acts.This year’s festival has been very different to normal.