The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar on Friday declared Sunday as Eid-il-Fitr day.
The declaration followed the no report of moon sighting in the country.
The ongoing Ramadan ends Saturday, marking the end of 30-day fasting.
NSCIA Secretary-General Prof Ishaq Oloyede confirmed that the moon was not sighted.
Oloyede said “fasting continues tomorrow (today).”
The Sultan, Prof Junaidu said, had accepted the report of the committee and accordingly declared Sunday, May 24 as the first day of Shawwal (Day of Eid-il-Fitr).
“The Sultan felicitates with the Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings. The Sultan while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country,” he said.
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