The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria.
The declaration follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan across the country.
In a statement issued by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Sultanate Council said it did not receive any confirmed report of the Shawwal 1447AH crescent from any part of Nigeria on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Thursday, March 19, will complete the 30 days of Ramadan, making Friday, March 20, the first day of Shawwal 1447AH.
The Sultan urged Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr to pray for peace, unity, and sustained progress in Nigeria as they mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that Saudi Arabia officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on March 20.
The decision came after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, completing 30 days of Ramadan fasting.
This marks the end of the fasting month, with 2026 Eid prayers following Thursday night’s Tarawih.
The moon-sighting committee convened to assess reports and confirmed the transition to the new month.
This follows the long-standing Islamic practice of determining the start of months based on lunar observation, ensuring alignment with religious tradition. READ MOREÂ
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