Sultan Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon Today

Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has asked Muslim faithfuls in the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1445 AH on Monday.

If the moon is sighted on Monday, it will mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting by the Muslim faithful in the country.

The Sultan through the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday.

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“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday 8th April, 2024 which is equivalent to 29th day of Ramadan 1445AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH.

“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto,” the statement reads.