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Today, March 20, 2026, marks Eidul-Fitr in Nigeria following the Sultan of Sokoto's announcement of the completion of Ramadan. The Sultan encourages Muslims to maintain their virtuous deeds and celebrate peacefully.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, calls upon the Nigerian military to adopt a more aggressive approach in combating terrorism, following devastating bomb attacks in Maiduguri. He emphasizes the need for proactive security measures and expresses condolences to the victims.
Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, an Islamic scholar based in Sokoto, conducted Eid al-Fitr prayers for his followers, disregarding the Sultan of Sokoto's official declaration of Friday as the official celebration day.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has issued a call to Muslims in Nigeria to begin the search for the Shawwal crescent, signifying the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations on March 18, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, to the State House in Abuja on Sunday. The occasion was shared via social media, accompanied by several photographs of the meeting.
