The Muslim Ummah has been directed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, to look out for the Crescent (Moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday..
The Sultan of Sokoto issued the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
The Statement read “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 12, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1442AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1442AH.
“Muslim are, therefore, requested to start looking for the Crescent (Moon) on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ the statement read.
The Sultan prayed Allah to assist Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of giving, fasting, prayer and reflection.