The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged muslims across the country to observe Eid-el-Kabir prayer in mosques.
This is opposed to the normal situation where the prayer is observed at eid-ground.
The sultan who is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, made the appeal on Thursday in a statement issued in Sokoto to announce the that the festival will hold on Friday, July 31.
In the statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, the Sultan said the instruction became necessary in view of the need to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The statement reads: “In view of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all District Heads and Imams in Sokoto State, to observe Eid prayers at their Juma’at Mosques.
“This, in their respective towns and villages and not at Eid Grounds. Also the Muslim Communities throughout the country to do same to help curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
“The Sultan declared Friday, July 31, as the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja 1441 AH and the day of Eid-el-Kabir for the year.”
