The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced Friday 21st April 2023 as the first day of Shawwal 1444 After Hijirah and Eidel-fitr Day.
This was contained in a special statement to the Muslims Ummah at his palace in Sokoto shortly after verifying reports of various moon sighting committees at state and national levels.
The Sultan who doubles as the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs said the national moon sighting committee received reports from the various moon sighting committees and organisations across the county confirming the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal.
He said, therefore, Friday, 21st of April 2023 is the 1st day of the month of Shawwal 1444 AH.
He urges all Muslims to continue to pray for peace, Progress and development of the country while wishing them Allah’s guidance and blessings even as he wished all Muslims a Happy Eidel-fitr
