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Sokoto cleric celebrates sallah, leads Eid prayer
Sheikh Musa Lukwa, a Sokoto muslim cleric, led his followers to observe Eid prayer at his mosque on Tuesday.
In his words of justification he said, “There were reports of sightings of the new crescent in many places, including here in Nigeria, but the one that we were sure of is that of Niger Republic.
“We have a verified video clip of their council of Ulamah authenticating the report after which the country declared Tuesday as Sallah day. So it is now binding on us to observe Eid on Tuesday because this is what the teachings of the Holy Prophet says.
“If we can accept that of Saudi Arabia, why can’t we agree with that of Niger Republic, which is nearer to us.
“I am not saying all Nigerian Muslims must observe their Eid prayer on Tuesday, but we have no moral justification not to observe our prayer on Tuesday because the new moon was sighted by our neighbours. And remember, there is no fasting on Sallah day. It is prohibited.”
This is not the first time Sheikh Musa Lukwa will defy the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar directive.