President General Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Affirms Wednesday Eid-Fitri

The President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has affirmed Wednesday, April 10 the day for Eid-Fitri.

President General of NSCIA disclosed that the decision is the result of reports by National Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming not sighting of the new moon

A statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Professor Sambo Junaidu disclosed that the council accepted the report and accordingly declared Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH.

The statement was made available to the Media in Sokoto in night on Monday, April 8, 2024.

A portion of the statement reads “His Eminence, the Sultan facilitates 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 wishes all Muslims a happy Eid-El-Fitri,”