The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the sighting of the moon of Shawwal across many cities in Nigeria.
The pronouncement brought to an end the month of Ramadan 1446.
While addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, the Sultan disclosed that the moon was sighted in many places in Nigeria by some Islamic leaders and verified by the Sultanate council.
The Monarch listed cities that include Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos, Zaria, and Kaduna, among many other villages where the moon was sighted.
The Sultan implored Muslims in Nigeria to continue to live in peace with one another irrespective of religion or ethnic differences.
Sultan Abubakar also urged Muslims to pray for Nigeria and her leaders to overcome the challenges facing the country.