x

Sallah: Sultan declares July 9 Eid al-Adha

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha.

Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during the period known as the “festival of sacrifice”.

This is the second significant celebration in Islam.

The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.

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.

Hot this week

NUPENG Suspends Strike as Dangote Agrees to Unionisation Demands

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers...

Thunderstorm Disrupts 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven Transmission Line

By Jabiru Hassan The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Nigeria-China Relations and the Global Governance Initiative

By Charles Onunaiju Last July, at the 17th BRICS Leaders’...

Insecurity Cannot Be Resolved Through Firearms Alone – Gov Sani

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State...

FCTA Pulls Down 30 Illegal Structures at River Park Estate

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has...

Breaking: FG Set to Integrate Organ Transplant Services Into NHIA

… To End Unethical Local Organ Transplantation Practices By Joyce...

Atissa Youth Council Urges NDDC to Rescue Famgbe, Obogoro from Erosion

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Two historic communities in Bayelsa State,...

Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway to Boost Trade, Regional Integration

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project, a major...

The 22 Sins of El-Rufai in Kaduna, Nigerians Won’t Forget Soon – Civic Group

By Our Correspondent A Kaduna-based civic group, the Kaduna Leadership...

Gov Ododo Condemns Egbe Bandits’ Attack, Vows Justice for Fallen Heroes

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

FG Goes Digital To Ensure Drug Availability In Hospitals

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The federal government has gone digital to...

FCTA Drags 15 Persons to Court Over Illegal Construction at River Park Estate

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju As a sequel to the demolition of...

Troops kill wanted bandit Babangida in Kogi gun duel

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img