Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has asked Muslims in
the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1445 AH on Monday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Sambo Wali, chairman
advisory committee on religious affairs, sultanate council, Sokoto, said anyone
who sights the new moon should communicate to the appropriate authorities.
“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the
new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest
district or village head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto,” the statement reads.
If the moon is sighted on Monday, it will mark the end of
the month-long Ramadan fasting by the Muslim faithful in the country.
The sighting of the new moon should be reported through the
following numbers for onward communication to the sultan; 08037157100,
07067416900, 08066303077, 08036149757, 0803 5965322, 08099945903.
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