What Sultan of Sokoto Told Muslims To Do About New Moon

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has told Muslims in Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah 1440 A.H today.

This was made known in a statement by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in the Sultanate Council, Prof Sambo Wali Junaidu.

Naija News understands that the new moon will usher in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

The Sultanate Council directed Muslims to report the sighting of the moon to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.

It statement reads: “Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah 1440 A.H on August 1 and report to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar III.

“May Allah (SWT) help us in the discharge of this religious duty. Amen.”