The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar Saturday, requested Muslims to start looking for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H on Sunday.
According to him, Sunday, May 5, which is equivalent to 29 day of Sha’aban 1440A.H., shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto,Prof. Sambo Junaidu.
He said they should report the sighting of the moon to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.
The Sultan added that the general public can report the sighting of the new moon directly to the sultan through the following phone numbers;
08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 08065480405, 08035965322, 08036149757 and 08035945903.
He prayed to Allah to help religious leaders and all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.
