Muslims Brace For Ramadan! Sultanate Council Urges Sha’aban New Moon Sighting

Muslims Brace For Ramadan! Sultanate Council Urges Sha’aban New Moon Sighting

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across the nation to observe the sky for the appearance of the Sha’aban 1446 AH new moon, set to occur on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This corresponds to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH in…Muslims Brace For Ramadan! Sultanate Council Urges Sha’aban New Moon Sighting

the Islamic calendar.

In a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, the council encouraged Muslims to actively participate in the moon sighting and report any observations to their local District or Village Head. These reports should then be forwarded to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for official verification.

The sighting of the Sha’aban moon is a key Islamic tradition, as it signals the beginning of the month leading up to Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting. This sighting is crucial for Muslims to prepare spiritually for Ramadan.

The statement concluded with a prayer: “May Allah (SWT) assist us in fulfilling this important religious obligation. Amen.”

This announcement highlights the role of the Sultanate Council in guiding Muslims on religious observances and ensuring compliance with Islamic practices. Muslims are urged to stay informed through local religious authorities and official statements from the Sultanate Council.

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