The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the
Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah from Wednesday.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, by Professor
Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate
Council, Sokoto.
The statement informed the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, June
29, which is equivalent to the 29th of Dhul-Qidah 1443AH, shall be the day to
look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1443AH.
He urged Muslims to start looking for the new moon on
Wednesday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for
onward communication to the Sultan.
He also prayed Allah to assist the Muslim Ummah in
discharging their religious duties.
Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic
calendar where the Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj) takes place as well as the Eid Kabir
– festival of sacrifice.
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