The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has ...

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.

RIYADH: Tuesday will mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Monday after the crescent moon of Muharram was sighted. Muharram is the…

Kwara State Government declares Tuesday a public holiday to mark the 1448 Islamic New Year (Hijrah). Reflect on peace and tolerance this Islamic New Year.

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced on Monday that Tuesday, June 16, will be the first day of Muharram 1448 AH, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

Several Nigerian states declare Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. Learn more about the celebrations.

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 Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has ...

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.