EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that Sunday, May 21, will mark the commencement of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH.
The declaration was communicated in a statement issued on Saturday by Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.
The statement read:
“The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, did not receive any report confirming the sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH on Friday.
“Therefore, Saturday, May 20, will be the 30th day of Shawwal 1444AH.
“The sultan has accepted the report and accordingly declared Sunday, May 21, as the first day of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH.”
In the Islamic calendar, Dhul-Qadah holds a place of importance as the 11th month, being recognized as one of the four sacred months, preceding the month of Dhul-Hijjah.
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