The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Sultan emphasized the significance of moon sighting in determining the end of Ramadan and the commencement of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
“March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting,” the statement read.
The Sultan urged anyone who sights the new moon to report their observation through the designated phone numbers provided in the release: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903, and 07067146900.
The statement further noted that if the moon is sighted and confirmed, Ramadan would officially end, ushering in Shawwal, the tenth lunar month in the Islamic calendar. The Sultanate Council will subsequently announce the final decision on the Eid-el-Fitr celebration based on verified moon sightings.
