Chief Kadhi Sheikh Sharif Mohdhar has confirmed the sighting of the moon, marking the end of Islam's 30-day period of fasting. Members of the Muslim community were asked to respect Mohdhar's on Eid festivities. We have been silent for so long about the irregular advice he issues on when Ramadhan should start or end," said Abdi. As far we are concerned the official's role is just to arbitrate issues of inheritance, marriage and divorce in court." Shura Council chair Abdullahi Abdi was one of those who lashed out at the Kadhi saying he has no role in the matter as he is just a judicial officer.

Source: The Star July 05, 2016 19:07 UTC