**Eid-el-Fitr: Oyo Muslims, Look Out for Shawwal Crescent, Sultan Tells You** As Muslims in Nigeria prepare to break their Ramadan fast, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has urged all Muslims to begin searching for the Shawwal crescent moon. The sighting of this moon marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal, signaling the start of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. According to a statement issued by the Sultanate Council, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been designated for moon sighting. Muslims are advised to search for the crescent and report any credible sightings to their local District or Village Head. These leaders will then communicate the sighting to the Sultanate Council for confirmation. To facilitate reporting, the council has provided dedicated phone lines for Muslims to share their observations. The numbers are 0803 715 7100, 0806 630 3077, 0803 596 5322, 0803 594 5903, and 0706 714 6900. The confirmed sighting of the Shawwal crescent will determine the official date for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations nationwide. In Nigeria, the federal government typically announces two-day public holidays to commemorate this occasion. As Muslims worldwide have been observing the holy month of Ramadan, Nigerians are expected to come together to celebrate the end of this period of fasting. This year's Eid-el-Fitr will be a time for families and friends to reunite, exchange gifts, and share meals together. With the federal government's public holidays announcement imminent, Nigerians are looking forward to the celebrations, which will bring a sense of joy and unity to the nation. As the Sultanate Council encourages Muslims to search for the Shawwal crescent, we eagerly await the confirmation of the Eid-el-Fitr date and the festivities that follow.