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Nigeria
Punch
National & Local
Sultan declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, will be the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria after no moon sighting was reported.
Mar 18 • 21:54 UTC
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India
Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local
The Shawwal moon was not sighted in Saudi, know when Eid will be celebrated around the world including India
Eid Ul Fitr will be celebrated on March 20, 2026, in Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries, affecting the date of Eid in India.
Mar 18 • 17:59 UTC
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Nigeria
Punch
National & Local
Afternoon recap: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for moon, NBA slams judge over Sowore’s lawyer, Tinubu departs for UK, other headlines
Key developments include the Sultan of Sokoto urging Muslims to look for the Shawwal crescent, criticism from the NBA regarding a judge's conduct, and President Tinubu's departure for the UK.
Mar 17 • 15:37 UTC
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Nigeria
Punch
National & Local
Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan urges Muslims to look for Shawwal crescent Wednesday
The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims in Nigeria to look for the Shawwal crescent to mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid-el-Fitr.
Mar 17 • 14:32 UTC