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Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Announces Date For End Of Ramadan Celebration
The statement issued by the highest organ for Islamic affairs in Nigeria disclosed that fast continues tomorrow
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the date for the celebration of the end of Ramadan fast.
The statement issued by the highest organ for Islamic affairs in Nigeria disclosed that fast continues tomorrow.
The NSCIA announced Thursday, May 13 as the day for the celebration of Eid-El-Fitri, the end of Ramadan.
The statement released by the NSCIA reads
“The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni – wishes to inform the Nigerian Muslim Ummah that there was no proven report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal, 1442 AH on the 29th of Ramadan, 1442 AH.
“Ramadan fast will therefore continue tomorrow Wednesday, 12th May 2021 as the 30th day of Ramadan.
“Consequently, Thursday 13th May, 2021 is hereby declared as 1st of Shawwal, 1442 AH and the day of Eid-il-fitr.
“The Council prays that Almighty Allah accept our fasting and other virtuous acts in Ramadan and grant us all peaceful and blissful Eid celebrations.
” Wassalamu alaikum wa-Rahmatullah.”
