The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the Islamic New Year 1448AH. Sokoto State announces a public holiday to celebrate.

The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.

The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Nigerian Muslims to participate in sighting the new moon of Muharram 1448AH to mark the Islamic New Year.