The Sultanate Council in Sokoto state, Northwest Nigeria has declared Monday 19 June 2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH.
Accordingly, Wednesday 28 June 2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH.
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, wishes the entire Muslim Ummah happy Eid-Al Adha Mubarak in advance.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, wishes the entire Muslim Ummah happy Eidul Adha Mubarak in advance.
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