Muhammad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has asked Muslims in the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH on Saturday.

 

In a statement issued on Friday, Sambo Junaidu, chairman advisory committee on religious affairs, sultanate council, Sokoto, said anyone who sights the new moon should communicate to the appropriate authorities.

 

“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,” the statement reads.

 

“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.”

 

Junaidu quoted the sultan as praying for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all the Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.

 

“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,” the statement added.

 

The moon sighting in Shawwal marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr celebration.