The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims to look out for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
Abubakar made the call in a statement by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto Sambo Junaidu,.
He inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, May 5th, which is equivalent to 29 day of Sha’aban 1440A.H., shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
Muslims are therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Ramadan 1440AH on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan. The monarch prayed to Allah to help religious leaders and all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.
