The declaration was announced in a statement on Monday by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council.
According to the statement, Wednesday, which corresponds to Ramadan 29, 1447 AH, has been designated for the sighting of the new moon.
The statement prayed to Allah to help all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty.
“Therefore, Saturday, May 20, will be the 30th day of Shawwal 1444AH.
Mr Abubakar made the call in a statement on Wednesday by Sambo Junaidu, the chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
Mr Abubakar made the call on Sunday in Sokoto in a statement by Sambo Junaidu, the chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
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.
Sha’aban is the eighth month in the Islamic calendar which comes before the compulsory fasting month of Ramadan.
The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared August 10 as the first day of Muharram 1443AH.
