The Sultan of Sokoto has announced the date for Eid-Al-Fitri in Nigeria.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that Nigeria sighted the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH, confirming that Sunday marks Eid-el-Fitr.
Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), will issue an official announcement with further details shortly.