The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has asked Muslims to avoid large gatherings during Eid-el-fitr prayers. In a statement on Wednesday, Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said the Sultan asked all Muslims to take necessary safety measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to the statement, “As the month of Ramadan is gradually coming to an end and the Eid-el-fitr is approaching, it is crucial to reiterate that we are living in unusual times when almost everything normal has become…
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