The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to begin searching for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In a statement signed by the chairman Advisory Committee on Islamic Religious affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto state, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu,Wazirin Sokoto says if sighted, the information should be forwarded to the nearest district or village head for onward commutation to the Sultan
Sultan directs Muslims To Look Out for New Crescent Of Shawwal
This date corresponds to the 29th of Sha’aban 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar.
Eid-ul-fitr Is A Joyous Occasion That Marks The End Of Ramadan
Importance of Moon Sighting
The monthly observation of the moon clarifies the Islamic calendar and makes Ramadan moon sightings more acceptable to Muslims nationwide.
Contact Information
To facilitate direct communication with the Sultanate, the following numbers can be used:
08037157100
08066303077
08035965322
08099945903
07067146900