If the new moon is sighted tonight, Eid will be celebrated tomorrow, otherwise on Friday

Stay within the realms of what the government has authorized – Khan

By Sheenal Charan

Wednesday 12/05/2021

Moon sighting 2021

If the new moon is sighted tonight, Eid-Ul-fitr will be celebrated tomorrow, otherwise it will be this Friday.

President of Fiji Muslim League, Hafiz Khan says the message for this year’s Eid celebration is to observe all the COVID regulations and restrictions and stay within the realms of what the government has authorized.

He says during this pandemic the major prayer for all Muslims around the world this year is to make sure we ask for Almighty's intervention in making sure that these hard times are gone soon.

According to the Fiji Muslim League, all attempts shall be made to sight the new moon tonight.

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