Breaking: Sultan declares 11st of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH as Eid-el-Kabir 2025 date gets clearer

Sokoto, Sokoto state - Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, the sultan of Sokoto, has officially declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, arsenic the archetypal time of the Islamic period of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.

A study connected Tuesday night, May 27, by Vanguard, said Abubakar, the president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), made the declaration.

Nigerians show Dhul Hijjah crescent arsenic Eid-el-Kabir 2025 falls connected June 6. Photo credit: Tailey Tammy
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Legit.ng reports that this announcement marks the opening of Dhul Hijjah, a period which culminates successful the Eid-el-Kabir.

The declaration followed the sighting of the caller satellite of Dhul Hijjah crossed assorted locations successful Nigeria.

Accordingly, Eid Al Adha 2025 volition beryllium observed connected Friday, June 6, arsenic it ever falls connected the 10th time of Dhu Al Hijjah. And, the Arafat Day volition beryllium observed connected Thursday, June 5.

Addressing Nigerians, the Sultan stressed the value of unity, piety, and nationalist bid during the beatified period. He urged the Muslim ummah to intensify prayers for Nigeria’s progress, stability, and prosperity.

Furthermore, the Sultan called connected Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim done acts of sacrifice, obedience to Allah, and kindness to chap quality beings, particularly the little privileged. He emphasised that the play is simply a clip of spiritual reflection and a renewed committedness to righteous living.

The Sultan urged Islamic scholars and assemblage leaders to usage the accidental to preach tolerance, communal respect, and peaceful coexistence among each Nigerians, careless of religion oregon ethnicity. He noted that the existent socio-economic challenges necessitate corporate prayers and motivation action.

Source: Legit.ng