By Ankeli Emmanuel (Correspondent, Sokoto)
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed all Muslim Ummah to begin the search for the moon to herald the 30 days Ramadan 1442 AH fast from Monday.
Sultan who gave the directive in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Chairman Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, noted that it's sighting or otherwise should be reported to the. Moon Sighting Committee for onwards communication to the Sultanate.
The statement read in part, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 12, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Sha'aban 1442AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1442AH.
“Muslim is therefore requested to start looking for the crescent moon on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’
While praying to Allah to assist all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties, the Sultan further gave the following numbers for ease of communication should it be sighted 08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 08036149757, 08035965322, and 08035945903. NNL.
