Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new moon of Zulki’ida

The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has called on Muslims to begin searching for the new moon of Zulki’ida 1446AH on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

This marks the 29th day of Shawwal 1446AH, the traditional time for moon sighting.

According to a press release signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Muslims are urged to report any sighting of the new moon to the nearest District or Village Head.

The information will then be communicated to the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).

The Council has prayed for divine support in fulfilling this religious responsibility, saying, “May Allah (SWT) help us in the discharge of this religious duty, amen.”

The sighting of the new moon is crucial in determining the start of a new Islamic month, and Muslims are expected to follow the traditional method of moon sighting to mark important dates in the Islamic calendar.

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