President Tinubu Joins Muslims For Eid Prayers As Sokoto Cleric Defies Sultan’s Directive

• President Tinubu participates in Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos

• Sokoto cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, leads followers in Eid prayers, defying Sultan’s declaration

• Lukwa cites sightings of new crescent in Niger Republic as basis for observing Eid on Tuesday

Eko Hot Blog reports that on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, President Bola Tinubu joined the Muslim faithful across the country in observing the celebratory prayers.

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The President was accompanied by prominent figures, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, and several ministers, as they gathered at the Dodan Barracks Eid prayer ground in Obalende, Lagos.

Amidst the nationwide celebrations, a contrasting incident unfolded in Sokoto, where a Muslim cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, defied the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. As quoted by Lukwa, “There were reports of sightings of the new crescent in many places, including here in Nigeria, but the one that we were sure of is that of Niger Republic.”

Defending his decision to lead the Eid prayers on Tuesday, Lukwa stated, “We have a verified video clip of their council of Ulamah authenticating the report after which the country declared Tuesday as Sallah day. So it is now binding on us to observe Eid on Tuesday because this is what the teachings of the Holy Prophet says.”

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This juxtaposition of the President’s participation and the Sokoto cleric’s defiance highlights the diversity of perspectives within the Muslim community, as the faithful navigate the complexities of observing such an important religious celebration.

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