Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday April 21, 2023 as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH in Nigeria.
Gatekeepers News reports that 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 Nigeria.
The Sultan noted that Thursday is the 29th day of the month of Ramadan 1444 AH. and Friday is Eid Fitr.
He felicitated Nigerian Muslims and wished them God’s guidance and blessings, urging them to continue to pray for peace progress and development of the country.
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