Muslims in Nigeria are, today, celebrating Eid-el-Fitr.
Eid-el-Fitr is the muslim festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
During Ramadan which is described as a glorious month, it is compulsory for Muslims all over the world to fast and pray.
The fasting is either for 29 days or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon.
During the month, Muslims attend communal prayers and embark on charity which is described as zakat al-fitri.
On Eid-el-Fitr, Muslims, clad in their best attires, troop to prayer grounds in their neighbourhood.
The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday declared Sunday Eid-el-fitr in Nigeria.
Abubakar, who is also the Sultan of Sokoto, made the announcement just as he declared that the moon had been sighted in different locations in Nigeria.
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He said with the moon of Shawwal having been sighted, the Ramadan fast had ended.
His words: “With the sighting of the moon, Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH, marking the day for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.”
The Sultan of Sokoto, while rejoicing with Muslims on the successful completion of the holy month urged them to sustain the virtues of patience, piety and charity.
Recall that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had earlier on Saturday announced Sunday as Eid-el-fitr.
According to a Saudi Gazette report, the announcement was made on Saturday following the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal in several locations across the kingdom.
