New Crescent: Monday is First Day Zul-Hijjah, Sultan Declares …says 28th, June is Eid Kabir

The President Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar has declared Monday 19 June 2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH.

This follows the sighting of the new Crescent signifying the end of the month of Dzul-Qida.

He therefore announced that Wednesday 28 June 2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH Eid Kabir.

Saudi Authorities have also declared Tuesday, 27th of June 2023 as the day of Arafat.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, wishes the entire Muslims happy Eidul Adha Mubarak