The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that the end of Ramadan fasting for the year is Thursday, April 20, 2023.
This is equivalent to Ramadan 29, 1444 A.H. He declared Friday, April 21, which is equivalent to Shawwal 1, as Eid-el-Fitri.
According to the Sultan, the moon was sighted in some parts of Nigeria and confirmed by the National Moon Sighting Committee. He made the announcement from his palace on Thursday.
Muslims in Nigeria have observed the holy month of Ramadan by fasting, praying, and engaging in acts of charity.
The month-long fast is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a time for spiritual reflection and self-improvement.
The government had on Wednesday declared Friday and Monday as a public holidays to allow Muslims to celebrate the festival with their families and friends.
