The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared June 28, 2023, Eid-el-Kabir.
The Sultan made the declaration in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Sultanate Council, Sa’idu Maccido, on Monday, June 19.
He stated: “Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared Monday, June 19, as the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH.
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“Therefore, Wednesday, June 28, which will be equivalent to 10th of Dhul-Hijjah will be marked as 2023 Eid-el-Kabir.”
The Sultan felicitated Muslim Ummah and wished it Allah’s guidance and blessings.
He also urged the Muslim faithful to continue to pray for peace, progress, and development of the country, while wishing Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir.
Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate Eid-el-Kabir festival by slaughtering rams and other animals.
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