(Africanews) – Muslims in Nigeria and across the world marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Sunday with prayers.
Eid prayers are a significant part of the Eid al-Fitr celebration, typically performed in congregation at mosques or open prayer grounds.
Nineteen-year-old Aisha Sanni expressed mixed emotions about the conclusion of Ramadan.
“Ramadan is very, very good and I feel so much happy, but at the same time, I feel so much sad because there are so many goodness in Ramadan,” said Aisha Sanni.
The Islamic calendar follows a lunar system and relies on the sighting of the moon, a process that often leads to differing opinions among Muslim religious authorities.
Muslims believe that fasting during Ramadan promotes self-discipline, self-control, and empathy for those who are less fortunate. In addition to fasting, they also increase their prayers and acts of charity during this sacred month.
