The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to observe the sky for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025, which corresponds to 29 Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, highlighted the importance of moon sighting in determining the commencement of Ramadan, a sacred month dedicated to fasting, prayers, and spiritual reflection.
“Muslims who sight the crescent are urged to report their observations to their nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto,” the statement read.
The council concluded with a prayer for divine guidance, stating, “May Allah (SWT) help us in the discharge of this religious duty. Amen.”
