The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad
Abubakar, has declared June 15 as the day to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr festival.
The declaration was sequel to the sighting of the
new moon of Shawwal in many states across the country.
The monarch, who announced this in his palace in
Sokoto on Thursday night, said the new crescent was sighted in Borno, Sokoto,
Kaduna,
Plateau, Kano, Nasarawa among other states.
The monarch said the reports were verified and
authenticated by the national moon sighting committee.
"In accordance with Islamic law, we have the
honour and pleasure to announce that Thursday, the 29th day of Ramadan,1439 AH,
which is equivalent to June 14, 2018, has marked 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, the states and the National Moon Sighting
Committee.
” Consequent upon this, June 15, 2018, becomes the
first day of Shawwal,1439 AH and is therefore declared the Sallah day for 2018
Eid-el-Fitr,” Sultan said.
He prayed God to reward the supplications offered
during the fasting period with Jannatul Firdaus and to answer all prayers to
the leaders and the country.
The Sultan also called on Muslims to live in peace
with one another irrespective of ethnic and religious differences.
The monarch added that this was the only way to overcome
the challenges bedeviling the country.
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