New Moon Sighted, Friday 7th June 2024 as 1st Day of Zulhijjah

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Friday 7th June, 2024 as the 1st Day of Zulhijjah 1445 A.H. This is contained in a statement by Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto. The Sultan declared Friday …


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