On Sunday evening, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar issued a statement through the National Mo on Sighting Committee, declaring Monday, June 19, 2033, as the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH.
“The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 19 June 2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH. In the same vein, Wednesday 28 June 2023, will be the day of Eid Ul Adha 1444 AH.”
Eid-ul-Fitr, which celebrates the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan, is the first holiday in the Hijrah calendar while Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as Eid-Ul-Kabir, is the second holiday.
During this “festival of sacrifice” period, which is also known a s Eid al-Adha or Salah, rams are sacrificed and eaten by the believers of Allah. They also share it with their friends and loved ones as this is a time of coming together to celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan.
Eid al-Adha honors Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his son, Isma’il, as a sacrifice to show his devotion to God. And the statement issued: “His Eminence, 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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