The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating the completion of the 2025 Ramadan fast.
The Sultan, who spoke in a live telecast on Saturday night said: “Today, the 29th day of March 2025 AD, equivalent to the 29th day of Ramadan, 1446, after the hijrah of our most noble leader, Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, brings us to the end of 1446 Ramadan fast.
“We received reports from various Muslim leaders and organisations, such as Shehu of Borno, Emirs of Dutse, Argungu, Margu, Daura, and Zauzzau. We also received reports from the leadership of the JIBWIS of the confirmation of the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH.
“Therefore, tomorrow 30th March 2025, makes it 1st Shawwal 1446 AH and also the Eid-el-Fitr day,” the Sultan said.
He added, “We also ask all Muslims, wherever we are, to continue to live in peace with one another, to pray for our leaders, for you to be the best you can be, for all the relations of Almighty Allah that He put us together in this blessed country, Nigeria.
“As we witness the month of Ramadan, and have come and gone today, may He, in His infinite mercy, grant us many, many more years of witnessing many, many months of Ramadan, to continue to worship Him in the best way possible.
“May He grant us all our wishes, may He bring peace and stability to our great country, Nigeria. May our leaders fear Almighty Allah always, and serve Him through serving our people.
“May we continue to live in peace with one another. I wish you the best of peace and I say Eid Mubarak to all our dear Nigerians.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has earlier declared Sunday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating the completion of the 2025 Ramadan fast.
