Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has on Thursday, declared Friday the 31st of July as the celebration day of Eid-el-Kabir for all Muslims faithfuls .
The day, which is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja will be held next week Friday.
The Sultan also warned district heads and Imams in Sokoto State to observe eid prayers in their Jumat mosques, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic raging the country.
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He also advised muslims round the country to observe Eid prayers at their Jumu’at mosques to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
He also wished muslims in the country guidance and blessings while praying to Allah to accept the prayers and religious deeds of the celebrating muslims.
