Sultan of Sokoto Declares Friday Eid Fitr In Nigeria
AREWA AGENDA – The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday 21st of April 2023 as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH in Nigeria.
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The Sultan made the declaration in his palace in Sokoto on Thursday after the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee received several reports from various Moon Sighting committees across the country.
He said, therefore, Thursday is the 29th day of the month of Ramadan 1444 AH. and Friday is Eid Fitr.
The Sultan said he has accepted the report and accordingly declared Monday as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH, the Day of Eid-el-Fitr.
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