Sultan of Sokoto declares October 26 as El-ed-Kabir day

In a statement released today, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared October 26, as Ed-el-Kabir day, after the new crescent was sighted on October 16. The Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Professor Sambo Junaid released the statement to the Sokoto arm of the News Agency of Nigerian (NAN).

”The sultanate council advisory committee at its meeting on Oct. 16, reviewed reports received from various moon sighting committees across the country,” the statement said.

  
“They have duly confirmed the birth of the new moon of Zulhijja, 1433 After Hijra of the Holy Prophet with effect from Wednesday, Oct. 17, which is the first day of Zulhijja.

“Friday, the 26 of October, is the 10th day of Zulhijja, 1433 AH, which is the Ed-el-Kabir day.

“His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar wishes all Muslims a happy Ed-el-kabir. May Allah accept our religious deeds, Ameen.”