The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Friday, 20 March 2026 the day of Eid-El-Fitr.
He made this announcement, Wednesday evening, stating that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in Nigeria.
Eid-El-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and is widely observed by Muslims across the world with prayers and feasting.
m. The declaration follows reports from various moon-sighting committees across the country.
‘His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accepted the report and accordingly declared Friday, 30th March 2926 as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH. (Day of Eid-El-Fitri)’, the statement reads.
‘His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings. The Sultan while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the Country, also wishes all Muslims a happy El-El-Fitri. May Allah (SWT) accept our religious deeds’.
