The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has cautioned Muslims in the country to observe the forthcoming Eld-Kabir festival in line with Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations.
Abubakar, who is also the President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, Professor Salisu Shehu.
Eld-Kabir festival, which usually comes up on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the twelve month of Islamic calendar, is a day where Muslims across the world slaughter rams or any other accepted animal after the two Rakkah compulsory prayers, in order to emulate Prophet Ibrahim.
It was gathered that Friday, 31st July has been declared as the day for the 1441 Eld-Kabir festival.
Abubakar while congratulating Muslims in the country on the forthcoming 1441AH Eld-Kabir festival, enjoined them to observe the Eld-Kabir festival according to the established protocol in their various communities and locations.
The Sultan warned that in places where the ban on public congregational prayers and socio-religious gatherings was still in force, Muslims should be law-abiding, while appreciating that intentions supersede actions.
He said further that Muslims in Nigeria should note that Coronavirus is not just a Nigerian issue, but a global matter of concern.
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