The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has instructed Muslims to be on the lookout for the new moon of Sha’aban 1446 AH on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, which coincides with the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar.
The council, in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, and released to journalists on Tuesday, urged Muslims nationwide to begin moon sighting and report any sightings to their nearest District or Village Head.
The statement said that these reports should be forwarded to Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, for official confirmation.
The statement said: “May Allah (SWT) help us in the discharge of this religious duty. Amen.”
The sighting and announcement of the new moon of Sha’aban holds great significance in Islam, marking the beginning of the month preceding Ramadan and allowing Muslims to prepare for the upcoming holy month of fasting.
