The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10, as the day of Eid-Fitri.
Sultan, who is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, said the decision followed the report of National Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming no sighting of the new moon
A statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Professor Sambo Junaidu, Monday evening, noted that the council accepted the report and accordingly declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH.
Similarly, the crescent moon signalling the end of the Holy month of Ramadan was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
This is according to a tweet by the Haramain on its official X, formerly Twitter, handle on Monday.
“The crescent moon was NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024.” Haramain noted.
Source: Channels Television/ Punch Newspaper
