Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Dhul-Hijjah

May 20, 2023

New Moon: Sultan declares Sunday as first Dhul-Qadah 1444AH

“Therefore, Saturday, May 20, will be the 30th day of Shawwal 1444AH.

Sultan of Sokoto
June 30, 2022

Dhul-Hijjah: JNI urges Muslims to intensify prayers against insecurity

Dhul-Hijjah is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, in which the Ḥajj takes place, as well as the Festival of the Sacrifice.

Sultan of Sokoto
June 28, 2022

Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon of Dhul-Hijjah

Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar where the Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj) takes place as well as the festival of sacrifice.

Sultan of Sokoto
July 13, 2021

Eid-el-Kabir: Animals bought with illegitimate money unacceptable, says cleric

Less than seven days to the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, prices of ram and other animals have skyrocketed.

Ram market