Sheikh Musa Lukwa, a Sokoto State-based cleric, on Tuesday, led his followers to observe the Eid-El-Fitr prayer. This action is in contradiction with the directive given by The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, which earlier declared Wednesday as the first of Shawwal and Eid day, commemorating the completion of the 2024 Ramadan fast.
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