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Barka da Sallah! Today Is Eid-el-Fitr.

Sallah Greetings!

Today, the 2nd of May, 2022 is the first day of Shawwal as declared by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar.

Happy Eid-el-Fitr May the season bring Unity, Love, Peace and Prosperity amongst us all.

Happy Celebrations!

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