The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto, who also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council, he said the sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
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According to the statement, “March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting.
“The Sultan has urged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers provided in the release.
The numbers listed for reporting moon sightings are: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903 and 07067146900.
Muslims are encouraged to participate in the moon sighting exercise as it plays a crucial role in determining the official date for Eid celebrations.
If the new moon is confirmed, it will signal the beginning of Shawwal and mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
The statement said the Sultanate Council will announce the final decision on Eid based on verified moon sightings.
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