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Sallah 2026: Saudi Arabia, Sultan of Sokoto confirm Eid al-Kabir dates

Posted by caleburbanus96@gmail.com May 20, 2026


Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto have confirmed the official dates for the 2026 Day of Arafat and Eid al-Kabir (Sallah).

His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the NSCIA.


His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, who officially declared the commencement of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH in Nigeria.

Crowd of Nigerian Muslim faithful performing Eid prayers at an open prayer ground during Sallah.


Muslim faithful gathered at an open-air Eidgah in Nigeria for the Eid al-Kabir morning prayers.

Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sokoto Sultanate Council.


Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who signed the official statement on behalf of the Sultanate Council urging peace and national unity.



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