Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has asked Muslims in the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Gatekeepers News reports that Sambo Junaidu, chairman advisory committee on religious affairs, sultanate council, Sokoto announced this in a statement on Friday.
Junaidu noted that anyone who sights the new moon should communicate to the appropriate authorities.
The statement reads, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Saturday, March 29, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, shall be the day to look for the new crescent of Shawwal 1446 AH.”
“Muslims are encouraged to look for the new moon and report any sightings to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.”
The sultan prayed for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all the Muslims as they achieve their religious obligations.
The statement added, “The sighting of the new moon should be reported through the following numbers for onward communication to the sultan; 08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 0803 5965322, 08099945903.”
