Sultan Finally Announces Eid-El-Fitr Day in Nigeria, Sends Message to Muslims
- Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced that Friday, April 21, will be the day for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
- The announcement was made following the sighting of Shawwal, 1444 AH, in many parts of the country
- The Sultan emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among Muslims and prayed for the guidance of new leaders and Allah's blessings to continue to shower on Nigeria
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Sokoto - The much-anticipated Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria have finally been announced by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar.
The monarch confirmed that Friday, April 21, would be the day for the celebrations following the sighting of Shawwal, 1444 AH, in many parts of the country, Daily Trust reported.
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In his message, the Sultan emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among Muslims, regardless of their differences.
He also prayed for the guidance of the new leaders and for Allah's blessings to continue to shower on Nigeria.
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With this announcement, Muslims across the country can now look forward to celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with joy and gratitude.
Eid-ul-Fitri: Governor Wike sends warm message to Nigerians
In another report, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers expressed his gratitude to Muslims in Rivers state for supporting his administration.
He made the remark in his goodwill message to Muslims on Friday, April 21, as part of the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitri. The governor hailed Muslims for the success of the fasting period and the attainment of its benefit.
Wike urged Nigerians to seek righteousness, love, justice, fairness, equity, and peaceful co-existence with others as part of the lessons of the Ramadan season.
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Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The president did not fail to mention the just concluded general elections, which he described as transparent, free and fair.
The Nigerian leader expressed pride in creating a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation.
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