The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday declared Oct. 26 as Ed-el-Kabir Day following the sighting of the new crescent on Oct. 16.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory
Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo
Junaid, and made available to newsmen in
Sokoto.
The statement said, “The sultanate
council advisory committee at its meeting on Oct. 16, reviewed reports
received from various moon sighting committees across the country.
“They have duly confirmed the birth of
the new moon of Zulhijja, 1433 After Hijra of the Holy Prophet with
effect from Wednesday, Oct. 17, which is the first day of Zulhijja.
“Friday, the 26 of October, is the 10th day of Zulhijja, 1433 AH, which is the Ed-el-Kabir day.
“His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto,
Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar wishes all Muslims a happy Ed-el-Kabir.
May Allah accept our religious deeds, Ameen.” (NAN)
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