Sultan declares Tuesday Eid-el-fitr day
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 has been declared as the day for marking the end of Ramadan fast (Eid-el-Fitr) by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III.
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III
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Abubakar said that the new moon was sighted in Kaduna, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa and Sokoto State among others.
He said: ”In accordance with Islamic law, we have the honour and pleasure to announce that today, Monday, the 29th day of Ramadan,1440 AH, which is equivalent of June 3, 2019 marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the new month of Shawwal.
”Reliable reports of moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and religious organisations across the country, which were duly verified and authenticated by us, states and the National Moon Sighting Committee.
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”Consequent upon this, tomorrow, Tuesday June 4, 2019 becomes the first day of Shawwal,1440 AH and is therefore declared the Sallah day for 2019 Eid-el-Fitr, ” he said.
Abubakar also urged Muslims nationwide to sustain fervent prayers for the nation’s leaders for sustainable peace and unity in the country and beyond.
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