The spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria and Sultan of Sokoto, His
Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad Abubakar said, yesterday, that all
Muslim faithful in Nigeria should celebrate Eid-al-Kabir on Friday
October 26 2012.
The date, according to the Sultan, was based on report received from the various committees on Moon sighting across the country.
In statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman Adisory
Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council, Sokoto, and made
available to LEADERSHIP, the Sultan confirmed the birth of new moon from
Wednesday October 17, 2012.
The statement read in part, “The Sultanate council Advisory Committee
on Religious Affairs at its meeting on Tuesday October16 , 2012
reviewed reports from various Moon sighting Committees across the
country, duly confirming the birth of New Moon of Zulhijja 1433 AH with
effect from Wednesday, Octoberm 17, 2012 which is the 1st day of the
Zulhajja, 1433. A. H.
Affirming the validity of the committees report, the statement added
that, “Friday October 26 is the tenth day of Zulhajja 1433 A.H which is
the Eid-al-Kabir day”.
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