Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH after the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan was not sighted. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu, chairman of the advisory committee on religious affairs, sultanate council, Sokoto, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, Nigeria. The statement noted that there were no verified reports from across the country confirming the sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday, March 18, the 29th day…
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