The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced Friday, July 17 as Eid el-Fitr day, bringing an end to the 2015 Ramadan fast.
Nigerian Muslims are now expected to join their muslim counterparts around the world in festivities marking the end of the
annual month of deprivation and spiritual rejuvenation.
This announcement make Friday, the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal 1436 AH.
Sultan Abubakar said that the new moon of Shawwal was sighted in 10 states of the federation.
The 10 states include, Kano, Borno, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Nasarawa Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi and Kebbi.
The sultan revealed that the sighting of the new moon was reported by various Muslim elders and groups from across the country.
This sighting has been verified and authenticated by the National Moon Sighting Committee and that of the Sultanate Council.
“Consequent upon this, tomorrow Friday, 17th day of July becomes the first day of Shawwal 1436 AH.and the day of the Eid el Fitr,” Mr. Abubakar said.
He asked all Muslim faithfuls to pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria so that the nation will continue to strive and succeed.
In earn with the revelation, the Federal Government has already declared Friday and Monday as public holidays in Nigeria.
We wish all Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians, happy celebrations.
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