According to Mr Junaidu, the directive aligns with Islamic tradition, which relies on moon sightings to determine the start of a new month.
The statement quoted the Sultan as praying for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all the Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations
The Sultan prayed for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.
Mr Jibril -Funtua urged the federal government to create a commission that would overlook the affairs of traditional institutions.
Fasting is one of the five basic obligations for Muslims.
Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has declared Wednesday, June 28, as the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H in Nigeria.
Mr Abubakar made the call in a statement on Wednesday by Sambo Junaidu, the chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
The National Population Commission had been conducting trial censuses across the country in preparation for a national census in 2023.
Sha’aban is the eighth month in the Islamic calendar which comes before the compulsory fasting month of Ramadan.
Jumada Al-Thani appears as the sixth month in the Islamic calendar.
