NSCIA declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr day

By Mohammed Kaka

His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni,
the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared tomorrow (Wednesday) as Eid-El-Fitr day.

This was contained in a press release signed and made available to newsmen by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu,
Wazirin Sokoto and
Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs,
Sultanate Council, Sokoto on Monday.

“The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs
in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any report from various Moon Sighting Committees across
the Country confirming the sighting of the New Moon of Shawwal
1445AH, on Monday, 8th April, 2024 which was the 29th day of
Ramadan 1444AH”, the press release said.

“Therefore, Tuesday, 9th April, 2024 is the 30th day of the month of Ramadan 1445AH”, it added.

“His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni,
the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accepted the report and accordingly declared Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH. (Day of Eid-El-Fitr)”, the press release read in parts .

It conveyed that the Sultan felicitates with the Nigerian Muslim
Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings.

The Sultan while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the Country, also wished all Muslims
a happy Eid-El-Fitr.

“May Allah (SWT) accept our religious deeds, amin”, the press release prayed.