Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has announced that Sunday July 11 is the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH

This is contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Junaidu.

The Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National moon sighting committee says they received reports on Saturday of the sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Hijja1442AH.

According to Professor Junaid, the Sultan has accepted the report and accordingly declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH

The Sultan felicitates with Nigerian Muslims and wished them Allah’s guidance and blessings.

Meanwhile, a formal public holiday declaration from the federal government is expected to follow shortly.