Look Out for the Crescent Moon- Sultan of Sokoto Tells Muslims
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH from Sunday.
The Sultan who is also the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA)
gave the directive on Saturday.
In a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar said Muslims should start looking for the new moon and once it is sighted, should be reported to the nearest District or village.
The statement read, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that, Sunday 18th June, which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul-Qadah shall be the day to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH.
“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District or village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,”
Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform an annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
The statement prayed Allah to help all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty. (NAN)
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