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Eid el-Fitr: Sultan orders Muslims to look for new moon on Monday
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has instructed Muslim faithful across the country to begin the search for the new moon of Shawwal 1445 AH on Monday.
This directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday 8th April, 2024 which is equivalent to 29th day of Ramadan 1445AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH.
“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto,” the statement said.
When sighted on Monday, that would bring to an end the month long Ramadan fast by Muslim faithful in the country.
