The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, 30th of March 2025, as equivalent to 1 Day of SHAWWAL 1446AH and Eid-Fitri day across Nigeria.
The Sultan, who is the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said the decision followed the report of National Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming the sighting of the new moon in several places in Nigeria.
The Sultan felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance and blessings, urging them to sustain the lesson learnt during the holy month of Ramadan.
He also urged Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country, also wishes all Muslims well during and after the celebration.
The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.
