The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, who’s considered the spiritual head of muslims in Nigeria has directed the suspension of Eid-el-Fitr congregational prayers in the the country.
In a statement, the Sultan urged Muslims to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at home with family members, or alone in the case of an individual living alone.
He also counselled the state governments that have reached concrete decisions to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer, based on their medical experts’ advice.
The President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, urged them to ensure that worshippers observe the strictest measures of distancing, face masks, and the use of hand sanitisers at the praying ground.
According to him, the authorities should consider using neighbourhood mosques if it becomes necessary to observe the prayer in an open space.
The Sultan also urged Ulamas to fear Allah and be mature enough in guarding their utterances and actions for the overall interest of the faithful.
