The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed the Muslim faithful to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The Sultan gave the directive in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Janaidu, on Sunday, April 7.
The statement read: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 8, equivalent to the 29th day of Ramadan 1445AH, will be the day to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH.
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“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 the Sultan.”
Janaidu quoted the Sultan as praying for Allah’s continued assistance to Muslims in fulfilling their religious duties.
Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, follows Ramadan, marking the commencement of Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The month symbolises a new beginning and spiritual rejuvenation after a month of purification, offering ample opportunities to sustain the positive habits cultivated during Ramadan.
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