(SINL NIGERIA) The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday 30th of March 2025, as equivalent to 1 Day of Shawwal 1446AH and Eid-Fitri in Nigeria.
According to the Sultan, 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 congratulated 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.