Ilorin, Kwara State – The Alumni Association of Darul-Kitab Was-Sunnah College of Arabic and Islamic Studies has announced a special programme to honour one of its distinguished alumni, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Al-Fulaniy, following his emergence as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate.
The event, organised by the Association, celebrates the remarkable achievement of the revered Islamic scholar and reflects the institution’s pride in one of its graduates who has risen to occupy one of the most prestigious religious positions in Ilorin Emirate.
According to the official programme, the celebration will commence with the Darul-Kitab Alumni Programme on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Darul-Kitab Was-Sunnah College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin. The gathering will bring together alumni, students, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and invited guests to celebrate the achievements and leadership of the Chief Imam.
The celebration will continue with the Grand Turbaning Ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Emir’s Palace, Ilorin, beginning at 10:00 a.m., where the new Chief Imam will be formally honoured in line with the traditions of the Ilorin Emirate.
By honouring Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Al-Fulaniy, the Alumni Association seeks to recognise not only his appointment as the spiritual leader of the Ilorin Muslim community but also the values of scholarship, discipline, and service that Darul-Kitab Was-Sunnah College has continued to instill in its students over the years.
The Association described the programme as a celebration of excellence and an inspiration to current students and younger alumni, demonstrating that graduates of the institution can attain positions of great responsibility and influence through dedication to knowledge, character, and service to Islam.
Members of the public have been invited to participate in the historic event, which is expected to attract eminent Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials, alumni of the institution, students, and well-wishers from across Nigeria.
Further enquiries about the programme can be made through the event’s RSVP lines: 08039100102 and 07066235955.
The forthcoming ceremony is expected to be a memorable occasion, celebrating not only the turbaning of the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate but also the enduring legacy of Darul-Kitab Was-Sunnah College in producing scholars and leaders who continue to make significant contributions to Islam and society.