**Title: No Sighting of Eid-El-Fitr Moon in Saudi Arabia, What it Means for Nigerian Muslims** As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world are eagerly awaiting the announcement of Eid-El-Fitr, a joyous celebration marking the conclusion of their 30-day fasting period. In Saudi Arabia, the authorities have declared that the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1447 was not sighted on Thursday, 19th March 2026. This means that Ramadan will last 30 days, and Eid-El-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March. In Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, had earlier announced the start of the search for the Shawwal crescent, signaling preparations for the end of Ramadan 1447AH and the beginning of Eid celebrations. As part of the nationwide moon sighting exercise, Wednesday, 18th March 2026, was set aside for Muslims to look out for the new crescent and report any credible sighting to their nearest district or village heads. In a bid to ensure seamless coordination, the Sultanate Council provided dedicated telephone lines for direct communication of verified sightings. This aligns with the long-standing Islamic tradition where the sighting of the Shawwal crescent determines the conclusion of the Ramadan fast and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. While Muslims in Nigeria eagerly await the announcement of Eid-El-Fitr, the celebration will likely take place on the same day as in Saudi Arabia. With the nationwide moon sighting exercise now concluded, Nigerian Muslims can look forward to a day of feasting, merriment, and spiritual rejuvenation with their families and communities.