A Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa has led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers today Thursday.
This is in defiance to the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar who had declared Friday as the official Sallah day.
Lukuwa conducted the two-unit Eid prayer at his Mabera mosque at 9:10 a.m. He had earlier addressed his followers after the Sultan's announcement that the Shawwal crescent moon had not been sighted in Nigeria. Lukuwa justified the decision, citing reports of moon sighting in Niger Republic.
He emphasized that the decision was not an act of disregard for the Sultan's authority but rather adherence to religious teachings.
Lukuwa referenced the historical role of the late Abubakar Mahmoud Gummi in announcing moon sightings.
This is not the first time Lukuwa and his followers disregarded the Sultan's official position on Eid celebrations.
Post a Comment
Drop Your Comment In The Box Below