Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Moon Sighting Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr Celebration.
From Our Correspondent.
The Sultan of Sokoto, who is also the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
In a statement released on Friday and signed by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, who is also the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council, it was emphasized that the sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
The statement noted, “March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting.”
The Sultan has encouraged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers provided in the release. The numbers 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 the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
The statement concluded by stating that the Sultanate Council would announce the final decision on Eid based on verified moon sightings.
