Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar

Meanwhile, hopes that the Ramadan fast would be concluded last night was dashed over the failure to sight the new moon.  A statement from the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, noted that the Muslim fast will continue through the weekend as a result.

The Eid-el-Fitr celebrations would have been held on Sunday.