Sultan Of Sokoto Directs Muslims To Look Out For Sha’aban Moon

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to search for the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH on Wednesday, January 29.

This announcement was made in a statement released in Sokoto on Tuesday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council.

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According to the statement, “Wednesday, January 29th, corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH, shall be the day to look out for the new crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH. Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.”

The Sultan also prayed for Allah’s blessings and guidance for the Muslim Ummah as they prepare to fulfill their religious obligations.

Sha’aban, the eighth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, holds significance as it precedes Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.