The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared Tuesday as the 30th day of Ramadan and Eid-El-Fitr to be celebrated on Wednesday.
The Monarch’s declaration was contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council Sokoto, Sambo Janaidu.
The statement reads: ”The Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any reports across the country confirming sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday.
“Therefore, Tuesday, April 9, is declared as the 30th day of the month of Ramadan 1445AH.
“The Sultan has accepted the report and accordingly, declared Wednesday, April 10, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH, the day of Eid-El-Fitr.”
The Sultan further extended his felicitations to the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance and blessings.
He also urged Muslims to continue praying for peace, progress and development in the country while wishing them a happy Eid-El-Fitr.
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