Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has asked Muslims to watch
out for the new moon — signalling the beginning of new Islamic year of Muharram
1443 AH — on Sunday.
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar and one
of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran.
In the month of Muharram, warfare is forbidden in Islam as
faithful believed that their devotion during the sacred month attracts reward
from Allah.
The Sultan, in a statement signed by Sambo Junaidu,
chariman, advisory committee on religious affairs, sultanate council, Sokoto,
asked Muslims to report the sighting of the moon to the nearest district for
communication to the Sultan.
Abubakar prayed that Allah should assist Muslims in the
discharge of their religious duties.
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, August 8,
which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH shall be the day to look
out for the new moon of Muharram 1443AH,” NAN quoted Sultan to have said.
“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking out for
the new moon on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District or
Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ he said.
Jigawa, Kebbi, Oyo, Osun states
have declared Monday as a public holiday to mark the start of Islamic new year.
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