On May 27, 2026, Muslims in Nigeria joined global observances of Sallah, marking 10th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH.
Muslims across Nigeria participated in Sallah festivities on May 27, 2026.
The date corresponds to the 10th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic calendar.
Millions worldwide joined the celebrations on the same day.
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On Eid-el-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, several Nigerian leaders urged Muslims to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country. Governor Dauda Lawal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Senator Barau I. Jibrin issued such calls. An Enugu local government chairman also sued for unity and peaceful co-existence.
Ethiopian Muslims marked the 1,447th Eid al-Fitr on Megabit 10 and 11, 2018 EC with prayers and festivities in Addis Ababa and Oromia cities. Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Ababe and official Adem Farah extended greetings.
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The Shawwal moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, leading to Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations there on March 20. UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain have also announced Eid on the same day. Due to geographical differences, India will observe Eid on March 21.
Muslims are urged to perform six days of voluntary fasting in Shawwal after Ramadan, earning rewards equivalent to a full year's fasting per Prophet Muhammad's hadiths. For 1447 H, it falls on March 22-27, 2026.
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Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced the hilal for 1 Syawal 1447 H was not sighted at 117 observation points from Papua to Aceh. The decision followed Sidang Isbat using hisab and rukyat not meeting MABIMS criteria. Idul Fitri or Lebaran falls on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara hosted Muslim leaders during Sallah. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens.
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No fewer than 2,250 Nigerian pilgrims have left Medina for Mecca in about 50 buses during the 2026 Hajj.