WIRE — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declaredThursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH after the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambnoon Wali Junaidu, made the announcement in a statement onWednesday. He said the Sultan declares Thursday first day of Safar 1448AH
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