Tag: Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

 The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Aug. 10, as the first day of Muharram 1443AH. Our correspondent reports that the declaration marks the Islamic New Year 1443AH, commencing on Tuesday. Abubakar III made the declaration in a statement issued on Sunday…