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NSCIA — Islamic Affairs

11 May, 3 tweets, 1 min read

SHAWWAL 1442 AH PRESS RELEASE

The NSCIA – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto – wishes to inform the Nigerian Muslim Ummah that there was no proven report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal, 1442 AH on the 29th of #Ramadan, 1442 AH.

Ramadan fast will therefore continue tomorrow Wednesday, 12th May 2021 as the 30th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday 13th May, 2021 is hereby declared as 1st of Shawwal, 1442 AH and the day of Eid-il-fitr. #EidAlFitr

The Council prays that Almighty Allah accept our fasting and other virtuous acts in Ramadan and grant us all peaceful and blissful Eid celebrations.

Wassalamu alaikum wa-Rahmatullah.

Signed.

Prof. Salisu Shehu
Deputy Sec-General, NSCIA

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