Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar IV
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar IV has declared Friday, 31st July 2020, as the day for Eid-el-Kabir.
He also advised on how to observe prayers across the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to him;
“In view of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all the District Heads and Imams in Sokoto State to observe Eid prayers in their Jumu’at mosques in their respective towns and villages and not at Eid grounds.
Also, the council advises the muslim communities throughout the country to observe Eid prayers at Jumu’at Mosques to help curb the spread of Covid-19.”
