
Sultan declares Sunday for Eid-ul-Fitr day celebration
CITIZENS COMPASS– The Sultan of Sokoto and Leader Muslim Ummah of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Saturday March 29, 2025 as the end of Ramadan 1446 AH.
To this end, the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) said Sunday, March 30, 2025, which is equivalent to Shawwal 1, 1446 AH is the day for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
The announcement, made on Saturday night, follows reports of moon sightings from various locations across the country.
“With the sighting of the moon, Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH, marking the day for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration,” the Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stated.
The statement carried a congratory message to the Muslim Faithful.
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