The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Muslim Ummah to actively pursue knowledge to strengthen their faith.
Sultan Abubakar, who stated this in his Eid message in Sokoto, also emphasised the importance of continuous prayers for leaders and the prosperity of the country.
He expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the gift of life and for allowing the Muslim ummah to observe the 30 days of fasting and celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.
The Sultan explained that the Eid-il-fitr celebration marks a significant day in Islam as Muslims worldwide commemorate the conclusion of Ramadan.
He urged Muslims to perpetuate the spirit of compassion and support for one another, as demonstrated during the month of Ramadan, and extend assistance to the needy.
The Sultan commended the Sokoto State government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, for its commitment to collaborating with Muslim scholars and fostering unity.