By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared Thursday, 26th June 2025, as the first day of Muharram 1447 After Hijrah, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto.