Sultan Declares May 28 as First Day of Zulhijja 1446 AH

SOKOTO ,NIGERIA — His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH), in the Islamic lunar calendar.

The announcement was made in an official statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto.

According to the statement, the declaration followed the traditional monthly moon sighting, which serves as the basis for determining the start of each month in the Islamic calendar. The committee noted that consistent observation enhances the credibility of moon sightings—especially during significant periods such as Ramadan—and fosters unity among Muslims across the country.

By Taiwo Olatinwo/ May 28,2025