The Sokoto Sultanate has called on the Muslim Ummah to begin the search for the new moon of Dhul Qada1446AH on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
This directive which was given through its Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, was contained in a statement on Saturday, by the Chairman of the Committee, Professor Sambo Junaidu.
The statement reads, “As Sunday corresponds to the 29th day of Shawwal 1446ah, it marks the appropriate time to search for the crescent of the new Islamic month.”
It urged Muslims to report any sighting of the new moon to the nearest District or Village Head, who will, in turn, communicate the information to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The Council prayed for divine support in fulfilling this religious responsibility, saying, “May Allah (SWT) help us in the discharge of this religious duty.”
The sighting of the new moon traditionally signals the beginning of a new Islamic month and is critical to the religious calendar and observances among Muslims.