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EID-EL-FITR: SULTAN DECLARES FRIDAY AS FIRST DAY OF SHAWWAL

By Kamal Hammajo Adam - 18 March, 2026

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The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs has announced that Friday, 20th March 2026, will mark the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, signaling the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria.


This follows the non-sighting of the new moon of Shawwal on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, which corresponded to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447AH. The committee, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports were received from moon sighting committees nationwide.


As a result, Thursday, 19th March 2026, has been declared the 30th day of Ramadan.


The announcement was approved by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.


In a statement, the Sultan congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of Ramadan and urged continued prayers for peace, unity, and national development. He also wished Muslims a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr celebration.


The statement was signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.


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