Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Eid-el-Fitr Date In Nigeria

Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Eid-el-Fitr Date In Nigeria

The Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, has officially declared that Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. This decision comes as the new crescent moon was not sighted in the country on Monday night, indicating that Ramadan fasting will continue on Tuesday…….READ ALSO Breaking News: Sultan Of Sokoto Issues Directive To Muslims For New Moon Observation In Rajab

The announcement was made based on reports from National Moon Sighting Committees across Nigeria, confirming the non-sighting of the new moon. In a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, it was confirmed that Wednesday, April 10, 2024, will mark the first day of Shawwal 1445AH.

The Sultan extended his felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, wishing them Allah’s guidance and blessings. He urged Muslims to continue praying for peace, progress, and development in the country, while also conveying his best wishes for a happy Eid-El-Fitr celebration.

Earlier reports confirmed that Saudi Arabia also did not sight the crescent moon, setting Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, as the date for Eid Al Fitr in the kingdom. This sighting traditionally marks the end of the Ramadan fast for Muslims worldwide.

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