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 Concerns Surrounding the End of Ramadan in South Africa. 

By Mohamed Kosow Salat.

In South Africa, the celebration of Eidul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is a significant event for the Muslim community. However, recent events have raised concerns regarding the sighting of the Crescent moon and the decision-making process surrounding this important religious occasion.

Muslims in South Africa are preparing to conclude Ramadan and observe Eid ul-Fitr on 11th April. Despite claims by nine individuals who say they have seen the Crescent moon, symbolizing the end of Ramadan, the South African Muslim Council has apparently rejected these reports. This conflicting information has caused uncertainty and dissatisfaction within the Muslim community.

There are speculations within the South African Muslim community that the Muslim Council may have a hidden agenda for not accepting the Crescent moon sightings. This has raised questions about the transparency and decision-making processes within the council, leaving many believers feeling uncertain and distrusting of the council.

The discrepancies surrounding the Eidul Fitr celebration in South Africa have also highlighted a wider issue of feeling disconnected from the global Muslim community during significant festivals such as Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha. The delay in celebrating these important occasions has left South African Muslims feeling out of sync with the rest of the Muslim world.

In various regions of South Africa, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated, particularly among the Somali community. Recently, Somali scholars in South Africa agreed to conclude Ramadan and oversee the Eid ul-Fitr prayers. 

Messages through WhatsApp have been circulated within the Somali community encouraging a large turnout to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr.

In South Africa, it has become a common practice for Muslims to observe and rejoice in the conclusion of the two Muslim festivals independently, as well as the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.



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