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• Sokoto Cleric Sheikh Musa Lukuwa Defies Sultanate Council Directive to Hold Early Eid al-Fitr Prayers

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Musa Lukuwa led Eid al-Fitr prayers on Thursday in Sokoto, breaking from the official Friday declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto. The cleric cited...

• Islamic Authorities in Saudi Arabia and Nigeria Announce Friday Start for Eid-el-Fitr Following Crescent Observation

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Global and national Islamic leaders have confirmed that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the 29th day of Ramadan. Consequently,...