The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’adAbubakar, says the Ramadan fast must continue on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Secretary General, Prof Salisu Shehu, on Tuesday night, the NSCIA said that there was no proven report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal, 1442 AH on the 29th of Ramadan, 1442 AH.
He therefore informed the Nigerian Muslim Ummah that Ramadan fast will therefore continue tomorrow Wednesday, 12th May 2021 as the 30thday of Ramadan.
“Consequently, Thursday 13thMay, 2021 is hereby declared as 1st of Shawwal, 1442 AH and the day of Eid-il-fitr, ” it said.
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The Council prays that Almighty Allah accept our fasting and other virtuous acts in Ramadan and grant us all peaceful and blissful Eid celebrations.
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