The Sultan of Sokoto and President–General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared today the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1446 AH.

A statement last night in Sokoto by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in the Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, said the sighting of the crescent of the moon put the celebration of Eid-el-Adha on Friday, June 6.

The statement by the NSCIA followed the announcement by the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sightings of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent. This marks the start of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar.

A message shared yesterday by Haramain, a Saudi-based online news platform via X, stated that today is the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.

Muslims from across the world travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj during Dhul-Hijjah.

According to the Haramain’s message, June 5 would be the day of Arafat, while June 6 would be the day of Eid-el-Adha, the Muslims’ biggest festival.

Dhul-Hijjah is considered a sacred month and a time of heightened devotion, reflection, and acts of worship.

“The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia — Dhul-Hijjah 1446 begins tonight,” the post said.

“Day of ‘Arafah: June 5, 2025; Eid-Al-Adha: June 6, 2025.

“May Allāh accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen.”

On Monday, the Sultan had asked Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijja 1445 AH.

A statement by Junaidu had said the monarch asked Muslims to report its sighting to the nearest district heads for onwards communication to the Sultan.

“This is to inform the Muslim ummah that Tuesday, May 27, 2025, which is equivalent to the 29th of Dhul-Qa’ida 1446 AH, shall be the day to look for the moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH,” the statement said.

“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah on Tuesday and report its sighting to the nearest district heads for onwards communications to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’d Abubakar III.”

Dhul-Hijjah is considered a sacred month and a time of heightened devotion, reflection, and acts of worship (ibadah).

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