By Muhammadu Sabiu
The Shawwal crescent of the Hijra year 1444 has been seen as confirmed by authorities.
This was stated in a short statement through the verified Facebook page of the Haramain Sharifain.
The statement reads, “The Crescent for the month of Shawwal 1444 was SEEN today in Tumair and Sudair subsequently tomorrow i.e Friday, 21st April 2023 is the day of Eid Al Fitr.”
The sighting of the crescent indicates the end of the Ramadan fast.