Sultan declares Tuesday first day of Dhu al-Qadah

Sultan declares Tuesday first day of Dhu al-Qadah

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH.

The announcement was made on Monday through a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.

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The statement read, “The declaration followed the absence of any positive report from the National Moon Sighting Committee and the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs regarding the sighting of the new crescent on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

“Consequently, Monday, April 28, 2025, will be observed as the 30th day of Shawwal 1446 AH, while Tuesday, April 29, 2025, will officially mark the beginning of Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH.”

The statement further said the Sultan extended his best wishes to the Muslim Ummah and urged them to continue to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in the country.

Sultan declares Tuesday first day of Dhu al-Qadah