Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared next Monday as the Eid-El-Kabir Day, 1437 AH.
This followed the declaration of Saturday, Sept. 3 as the 1st of Zulhijja, 1437 AH.
The announcement was contained in a statement in Sokoto at the weekend by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council of Sokoto.
The statement said: ‘’The committee, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee received reports from various Moon sighting committees across the country.
‘’The Sultan and President, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) accepted the reports and accordingly declared Saturday, 3rd Sept., 2016, as the first day of Zulhijja,1437 AH.
‘’Therefore, Monday 12th Sept, 2016 which will be equivalent to 10th Zulhijja, will be marked as this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.’’
Abubakar felicitated with the Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance as well as blessings. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Are we in an Islamic state but why don't the Muslim have calendar for their holidays in a year than this one week in/out announcement
ReplyDeletewhen has it become the responsibility on the sultan to declare public holiday in Nigeria or his job was to advice the ministry of interior of the Federal Govt
ReplyDeleteI fear who nor fear una.
Christians have the DUTY to ignore this declaration if they still want to be respected in Nigeria. "Federal Government" still declaring public holiday after the Sultan's statement is a farce. Infact its now we will know whether there is CAN
ReplyDeleteSultan did not declare holiday but only annouced an Islamic day. Pls do not divide the nation along religious lines with your comments. And for your info, I'm a born again Christian.
DeleteBut this happens every year though. Or doesnt it? Why cry this year? Its actually quite annoying though i must admit. Its as though the sultan is somehow in charge in the country pr at least has a lot of power here
DeleteBut since Muslims don't have calendar for their festivities, don't they reserve the right to fix any date that suits them? Must we attach religion in every action taken in Nigeria?
ReplyDeleteAt time when I read comments made by my fellow Christians (if they truly are Christians) I get so worried, disturbed n ask myself if they truly know d meaning of Christianity. You go around making careless statements that can set dis country on fire. its obvious some of u guys are profiting from the crisis. FYI all of your earthly gains does not in any way guarantee u a space in heaven. God is watching you all. It is my prayer that all workers of iniquities will be chased out of creation IJN.
ReplyDeleteWat did the sultan say wrong in this context if I may ask? The sultan is a leaders of the Muslims m by virtue of his position has d right to pass on relevant information's to his fellow Muslims. Did he in anyway make categorical statements declaring Public holiday? All he declared was Monday as Eid-El-Kabir. It is left for the presidents to either give Muslims the day of to celebrate or not. Does our good Friday n easter monday always fall on d same day of the month in every year? yet we are always given those days off to celebrate. Please let's not get it twisted. Let's learn to tolerate one another. peace n progress is all we crave in dis land. N not some agents of agents of darkness having sleepless nights because they want to tear dis country apart. #Godnogogreedemsucceed