The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared June 28, 2023, as Eid-il Adha or Eid-il Kabir. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria
“The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 19/June/2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH,” the statement read in part.JAMB Result
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“Accordingly, Wednesday 28/June/2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH.
“His Eminence The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, wishes the entire Muslim Ummah happy Eid-il Adha Mubarak in advance.”
Eid-il-Adha or Eid-il Kabir as it is called is the second celebration in the Hijrah calendar.
The first celebration which is known as Eid-il-Fitr is always used by the Muslim faithful to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.NYSC Portal
