Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon of Dhul-Hijjah
Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah from Wednesday.
Mr Abubakar said this in a statement by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the advisory committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, June 29, which is equivalent to 29th of Dhul-Qidah 1443AH, shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1443AH.
“Muslims are therefore requested 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 said.
The Sultan prayed to 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 festival of sacrifice.
(NAN)
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