The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 as the first Day of Sha’aban 1447AH.
This is in a statement issued on Monday, 19th January, 2026 by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.