Sultan declares Sunday Eid-El-Fitr

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared tomorrow as Eid-El-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

The announcement was made live on NTA this evening after the sighting of the Shawwal crescent was confirmed in multiple locations across the country.

Muslims across Nigeria are expected to observe Eid prayers early in the morning, signifying the conclusion of the holy month of fasting.

The Sultan, who is the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), congratulated Muslims and urged them to maintain the virtues of peace, unity, and compassion learned during Ramadan.