Sultan Of Sokoto Declares June 28, Eid-Ul-Kabir | READ DETAILS

Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto who also doubles as the President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Wednesday, June 28 as Eid-Ul-Kabir, for the year, 2023.

Eid-Ul Kabir is the second celebration in the Hijrah calendar after Eid-ul-Fitr which marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Announcing this year’s Ei-Dul-Kabir, a statement released by the National Moon Sighting Committee, read;

“The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 19/June/2023 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH. Accordingly Wednesday 28/June/2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH. – His Eminence.”

During the 10 days leading up to the celebration, Muslims are urged to increase their acts of worship and ask Allah for all their hearts’ desires.