Sultan declares March 18 first day of Shawwal

Sultan declares March 18 first day of Shawwal

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Amaka in General • March 17, 2026, 4:21 pm
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Nigeria's Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced March 18, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Muslims nationwide are urged to search for the new crescent moon on Wednesday, with sightings to be reported to local authorities for confirmation. The Sultanate Council provided direct reporting lines: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903, and 07067146900. This declaration follows verification of moon sightings across the country, making Eid al-Fitr the next major Islamic holiday.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/17/sultan-of-sokoto-asks-muslims-to-look-for-sallah-moon-on-wednesday/

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