The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid-ul-Fitr following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon across multiple locations in Nigeria.
The announcement, made on Saturday night from his palace, marks the end of Ramadan 1446 and the beginning of the Eid celebrations.
The Sultan confirmed that Islamic leaders across various cities, including Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos, Zaria, and Kaduna, reported sightings of the crescent moon, which were subsequently verified by the Sultanate Council.
Encouraging unity and peaceful coexistence, the Sultan urged Muslims across Nigeria to celebrate Eid with gratitude and continue to uphold the values of peace, tolerance, and brotherhood, regardless of religious or ethnic differences.
With this declaration, Nigerian Muslims will join other countries that have confirmed Sunday, March 30, as the official day for Eid-ul-Fitr.
