By Uzair Adam Imam

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslims to look out for the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH on Thursday, June 6.

This is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qidah 1445 AH.

In a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Janaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, the Sultan requested Muslims to report any sighting of the new moon to the nearest District or Village Head, who will then communicate it to the Sultan.

The Sultan prayed for Allah’s continued support for Muslims in their religious duties.Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th month in the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam.

During this month, Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage and celebrate Eid-El-Kabir.

The month begins with the sighting of the new moon, and Muslims gather in Mecca for Hajj from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, celebrating Eid-El-Kabir on the 10th to 13th.

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