Sultan of Sokoto declares 31st July Eid-el-kabir Sallah day, urges Muslims to observe prayer in Mosques

Sultan of Sokoto and President, General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday July 31 as Eid-el-Kabir Sallah day and urged Muslims to observe prayers in mosques.

He made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council on Thursday in Sokoto
“In view of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all District Heads and Imams in Sokoto State, to observe Eid prayers at their Juma’at Mosques.

“This, in their respective towns and villages and not at Eid Grounds. Also the Muslim Communities throughout the country to do same to help curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

“The Sultan declared Friday, July 31, as the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja 1441 AH and the day of Eid-el-Kabir for the year” statement said

He further urged the Muslim faithfuls to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country, while wishing them happy Eid-el-Kabir.

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  1. That they should observe prayers in mosque does not guranty safety of the faithfuls as far as social distance is concered. We know how closely the faithfuls compact themselves in prayers.

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