Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar
Thursday, May, 13 has been declared as Eid-El-Fitr day by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
According to him, the new crescent was not sighted anywhere in the country on Tuesday.
The Sultan made this known in a statement by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Salisu Shehu, on Tuesday night.
The statement added that consequently, Muslims are expected to fast on Wednesday.
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“Ramadan fast will therefore continue tomorrow Wednesday, 12 May 2021 as the 30th day of Ramadan.
“Consequently, Thursday 13 May 2021 is hereby declared as 1st of Shawwal, 1442 AH and the day of Eid-al-Fitr,” the statement read.
The NSCIA felicitated with the Nigerian Muslims and wished them Allah’s guidance.
The Council, therefore, enjoined the Muslims to continue to pray for peace, progress, and development of the country.
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