Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has announced that Sunday, May 21, will mark the beginning of the month of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH.

This declaration was made in a statement issued by Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.

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According to the statement, the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, did not receive any credible reports confirming the sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH on Friday.

As a result, Saturday, May 20, was determined to be the 30th day of the preceding month, Shawwal 1444AH.