The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, 7th of July, 2024, as the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1446 After Hijrah.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, it was explained that the national and various moon sighting committees across the country did not receive any reports on the sighting of the new moon of Muharram on Friday, 5th July 2024, which was the 29th of Dhul’Hijja 1445 AH. Consequently, Saturday, the 6th of July, was considered the 30th of Dhul’Hijja.
The Sultan extended his felicitations to Nigerian Muslims on the advent of the new year and urged them to continue praying for peace, progress, and development in the country.
