Ramadan: Sultan Issues Directive To Muslims

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General NSCIA, Alhaji, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed all Muslims on crescent sighting.

Muslims in the country are directed to start looking out for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH on Friday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village head for onward communication.

A statement in Sokoto on Thursday by the Sultanate Council Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs , Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu reads in part:

” This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Friday 28th February, 2025 which is equivalent to 29th day of Sha’aban 1446AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH.”

The statement also prayed Allah to help Muslims peacefully and successfully discharge the religious duty