Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared next Monday as the Eid-El-Kabir Day, 1437 AH.
This followed the declaration of Saturday, Sept. 3 as the 1st of Zulhijja, 1437 AH.
The announcement was contained in a statement in Sokoto at the weekend by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council of Sokoto.
The statement said: ‘’The committee, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee received reports from various Moon sighting committees across the country.
‘’The Sultan and President, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) accepted the reports and accordingly declared Saturday, 3rd Sept., 2016, as the first day of Zulhijja,1437 AH.
‘’Therefore, Monday 12th Sept, 2016 which will be equivalent to 10th Zulhijja, will be marked as this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.’’
Abubakar felicitated with the Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance as well as blessings.
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