March 29, (THEWILL) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has announced the sighting of the moon across many cities in Nigeria.
Addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, Sultan said the moon was sighted by some Islamic leaders and verified by the Sultanate council.
He listed cities like Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos, Zaria, and Kaduna, among many other villages where the moon was sighted.
The Sultan implored Muslims in Nigeria to continue to live in peace with one another, irrespective of religion or ethnic differences.
He also urged Muslims to pray for Nigeria and her leaders to overcome challenges facing the country.
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