The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to begin the search for the crescent marking the start of Ramadan 1446 AH on Friday.
This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
“The Muslim community is hereby informed that Friday, February 28, which corresponds to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1446 AH, should be the day to observe the sky for the new moon of Ramadan 1446 AH,” Junaidu stated.
He encouraged Muslims to report any sightings to their nearest district or village head, who would then relay the information to the Sultanate.
Junaidu also quoted the Sultan as offering prayers for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.
For immediate reporting of moon sightings, the following contact numbers were provided: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community observed by Muslims around the world.
