Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), declared Thursday, June 30, as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH.
With the declaration, Eidul Adha or sallah day will fall on Saturday, July 9, the day after Arafat Day on Friday, July 8.
In a statement, the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) said: “Eidul Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Dhul Hijjah 1443H (9th July 2022) In Sha Allah.
“His Eminence, the Sultan hereby calls upon the Muslim Ummah to intensify efforts in acts of worship during the first 10 days of the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah.
“And also pray for peace, stability and progress of the country.”