The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim ‘Ummah and indeed the entire Muslim world on the auspicious occasion of the 1443 AH ‘Idul Fitr.
The Sultan said if the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character, then he would declare Sunday, May 1st 2022, as the 1st of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. However, if the crescent is not sighted that day, then Monday, May 2nd 2022, automatically becomes the day of ‘Idul Fitr.
This was contained in a statement issued by Director of Administration of NSCIA, Architect Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu on Thursday.
He continued that, in n the spirit of Ramadan, Muslims are reminded that Zakatul Fitr is a compulsory food-levy imposed on privileged Muslims, to be given to the less privileged in the society. The Council, therefore, appeals to all concerned to ensure that they do not only comply but comply on time. The general practice is to give out the standard measurement to beneficiaries in the last two days of Ramadan and not later than before the ‘Id prayer.
The President-General of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), enjoined the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH immediately after sunset on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, which is equivalent to 29th Ramadan, 1443 AH.
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He went ahead to say that NMSC members can be contacted to report credible and positive sighting of the Crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH.
While wishing all and sundry happy holidays, the Council hereby enjoins Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the announcement to be made by His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA on the night of Saturday 30th of April, 2022.
