Sultan declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, will be the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria after no moon sighting was reported.
Tinubu, Sultan in closed-door talks in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja amidst ongoing consultations on national issues.
PHOTOS: Sultan of Sokoto visits Tinubu in Abuja
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, highlighting the union of political and spiritual leadership in Nigeria.
Sultan confirms moon sighting, declares Wednesday first day of Ramadan
The Sultan of Sokoto has announced that Wednesday will be the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted across Nigeria.