Breaking: Sultan declares 11st of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH as Eid-el-Kabir 2025 date gets clearer

The leader of Muslims in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared today, Wednesday, May 28, the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1446 AHA statement by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) said the sighting of the crescent of the moon put the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir on Friday, June 6, 2025Dhul-Hijjah is considered a sacred month and a time of heightened devotion, reflection, and acts of worshipSokoto, Sokoto state – Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has officially declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.

A report on Tuesday night, May 27, by Vanguard, said Abubakar, the president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), made the declaration.

Nigerians sight Dhul Hijjah crescent as Eid-el-Kabir 2025 falls on June 6.
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Source: FacebookLegit.ng reports that this announcement marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, a month which culminates in the Eid-el-Kabir (also called Eid-al-Adha).

The declaration followed the sighting of the new moon of Dhul Hijjah across various locations in Nigeria.

Eid-el-Kabir 2025 date in NigeriaAccordingly, Eid-el-Kabir 2025 will be observed on Friday, June 6, as it always falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah. And, the Arafat Day will be observed on Thursday, June 5.

Addressing Nigerians, the Sultan stressed the importance of unity, piety, and national peace during the holy period. He urged the Muslim ummah to intensify prayers for Nigeria’s progress, stability, and prosperity.

Muslim faithful hold Eid prayers in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Source: Getty ImagesThe Sultan called on Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim through acts of sacrifice, obedience to Allah, and kindness to fellow human beings, especially the less privileged. He emphasised that the season is a time of spiritual reflection and a renewed commitment to righteous living.

Alhaji Abubakar urged Islamic scholars and community leaders to use the opportunity to preach tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians, regardless of religion or ethnicity. He noted that the current socio-economic challenges require collective prayers and moral action.

The Dhul Hijjah crescent moon has also been sighted in Saudi Arabia.

Muslims in other countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, the UK, the US, France, and Canada, also prepared to observe the moon sighting for the Eid-el-Kabir 2025. In Indonesia, the crescent was sighted on Tuesday, May 27th, while in Brunei and Malaysia, it was not sighted, according to ARY News.