By Uzair Adam
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has declared Friday, February 28, 2025, as the commencement of the search for the new Moon of Ramadan 1446AH.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
The Daily Reality reports that the council urged Muslims across the country to observe the sky for the new Crescent on Friday and report any sighting to their nearest District or Village Head.
The reports will then be forwarded to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for an official announcement.
The statement also provided contact numbers for reporting confirmed sightings to the Sultanate Council:
– 08037157100
– 08066303077
– 08035965322
– 08099945903
– Murtala Isah (Pharm) – 07067146900