The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Friday, 32st July, 2020 as the 10th day of Zulhijjah 1441 AH and the day of Eid-El-Kabir for the year.
The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, advisory committee on Islamic Affairs, Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaid on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Sultan also advise all Muslims in the country to observe their Eid prayer at the Jumu’at Mosque in their various Communities and not on Eid ground in other to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Furthermore, in view of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all the District Heads and Imams in the Country to observe Eid prayers at their Jumu’at Mosques in their respective towns and villages and not at Eid Grounds. Also, the Council advises the Muslim Communities throughout the Country to observe Eid prayers at Jumu’at Mosques to help curb the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Sultan further urge Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the Country and also wishes Muslims Ummah Allah’s guidance and blessings.
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