By John Ikani
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha.
In a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee, the Sultan urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the period.
It also declared Thursday, June 30, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
“Eidul Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Zul-Hijjah 1443H (9th July 2022) In Sha Allah,” the statement read in part.
“His Eminence, The Sultan, hereby calls upon the Muslim Ummah to intensify efforts in acts of worship during the first ten days of the blessed month of Zul-Hijjah and also pray for peace, stability and progress of country.”
Eidul Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Zul-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 ten days of the blessed month of Zul-Hijjah
— National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria (@moonsightingng) June 29, 2022
It is worthwhile to note that Eid al-Adha is the second significant celebration in Islam.
The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha which features the slaughtering of ram is also known as the “festival of sacrifice”.
It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son in order to demonstrate his dedication to God.
