The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
This was contained in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto on Sunday.
“The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in Conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee on Saturday received reports on the sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH.”
“The Sultan accepted the report and accordingly declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH”
Going by this declaration, Day of Arafah, the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, which marks the climax of Hajj exercise in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia would be observed on Monday, 19 July 2021, while Eid-ul-Adha would be celebrated in Nigeria and across the world on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
The Sultan while urging the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country, also wishes all Muslims a Happy Eid-ul-Kabir.
