The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on Muslims in Nigeria to lookout for the new moon of Shawwal, after sunset on Monday.
A statement signed by the Secretary-General of the council, Is-haq Oloyede said the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, had asked Muslims to look out for the new moon.
According to the statement, if Muslims sight the crescent in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then Sultan would declare Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as the first of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr however, if the crescent is not sighted that day, then Wednesday, April 10, 2024, automatically becomes the day of ‘Idul Fitr.
The apex Islamic body, Felicitates Nigerian Muslim ‘Ummah and the world on the 1445 A.H. ‘Idul Fitr, prays to Allah to grant them grace to witness many more celebration in good health and divine guidance.
He reminded them that Zakatul Fitr is a compulsory food levy imposed to be given to the less privileged in the society.
In the same vein,
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9 and Wednesday ,10 Apri ,2024 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako on Sunday.
The minister congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting, advised them to imbibe and practice the lessons inherent in the holy month of Ramadan. He sued for peace and unity among Nigerians.
