CIOG says Eid-ul-Fitr to be observed on Friday

To commemorate the end of the holy/fasting month of Ramadan, Guyanese will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21.

This was announced by the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) on Thursday.

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer.

Statement below from the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG): 

The crescent to commence the month of Shawwal 1444 AH was looked for after sunset on Thursday, April 20′, 2023. Reports received locally and regionally confirmed that THE MOON WAS SIGHTED.
The CIOG has accepted these reports and has declared the commencement of the month of Shawwal & Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday, 21s. April, 2023.

The President, Executives and Staff of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana takes this opportunity to wish the entire Muslim community, EID MUBARAK!