By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), HRH Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH tomorrow, Saturday, March 29, 2025.
In a statement signed and made available to journalists on Friday, March 28, by the Waziri of Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also serves as Chairman of the Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, he said the sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr, popularly known as Sallah.
According to the statement, “March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting.
“The Sultan has urged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers provided in the release.”
The numbers listed for reporting moon sightings are: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903 and 07067146900.
The statement urged Muslims to participate in the moon sighting exercise as it plays a crucial role in determining the official date for Eid celebrations, adding that if the new moon is confirmed, it will signal the beginning of Shawwal and mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
The statement said the Sultanate Council will announce the final decision on Eid based on verified moon sightings.
