The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Abubakar lll, declared Sunday (today) the Eld-el-Fitr day.
Ramadan ended on Saturday following the sighting of the moon, signalling the beginning of the new Islamic month, Shawwal.
In his speech while addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, the Sultan disclosed that the moon was sighted in many places in Nigeria by some Islamic leaders and verified by the Sultanate council
The monarch listed cities where moon was sighted to include Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos, Zaria, and Kaduna.
The Sultan implored Muslims in Nigeria to continue to live in peace regardless of their religion or ethnic differences.
He also urged Muslims to pray for Nigeria and her leaders to overcome challenges facing the country.
Meanwhile, the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji, has placed his men on red alert to swiftly respond to any emergencies during the Eld-el-Fitr celebration.
This is as the FFS boss urged Nigerians to take extra precautions, particularly while cooking.
In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, Jaji warned against leaving cooking unattended, stressed the importance of storing gas cylinders outside kitchens and keeping matches away from children.
He said, “These safety measures are vital for preventing accidents involving fuel tankers, particularly given the risks associated with festive period travel. I urge stakeholders to adopt these safety standards to protect both human lives and critical infrastructure.
“All fire service commands and zones have been placed on high alert to ensure swift response to any emergencies during the Sallah celebrations. I urge citizens to familiarize themselves with the contact information of their local fire service units.”
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