Thursday, February 27, 2025 - The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed all Muslims to begin the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH on Friday and report any sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication.
A statement issued in Sokoto on Thursday, February 27, by the Chairman
of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor
Sambo Wali Junaidu, read: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Friday, 28th
February 2025, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1446AH, shall be
the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH.”
The statement also included prayers for Allah’s guidance in helping
Muslims peacefully and successfully observe the religious duty of fasting
during Ramadan.
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