The Sultan, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced tomorrow, Friday 21 April, 2023 as Eid Al Fitr in Nigeria, according to Bashir Ahmad.
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Bashir Ahmad, Special Assistant on Digital Communication to President Muhammadu Buhari |
Bashir Ahmad, who is the Special Assistant on Digital Communication to President Muhammadu Buhari, also said, the announcement was made after the “sighting of the new Shawwal crescent”.
Ahmad said: “Tomorrow, Friday, 21st of April, 2023 is Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria, as the Sultan, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, announced the sighting of the new Shawwal crescent. May Allah accept all our ibadah and prayers. Ameen!”