Sokoto Cleric Defies Sultan, Leads Early Eid Prayers Over Cross-Border Moon Sighting Claims
A fresh wave of religious debate has emerged in Northern Nigeria after a Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers on Thursday March 19, contrary to the official directive issued by the Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who had declared Friday March 20, as the Nationwide celebration. Global Mirror…