The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH on Monday, November 9.
The directive was contained in a statement on Sunday, November 8 issued by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.
Jumada Assaniya, also known as Jumada al-Thani or Jumada al-Akhirah, is the sixth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The statement was signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who chairs the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.
Monday corresponds to the 29th day of Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH, making it the designated day for Muslims to search for the new crescent.
The Sultanate Council urged Muslims who sight the moon to report their observations to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.
The statement said the reports should be channelled through traditional institutions to enable the Sultan to take the necessary action.
The council also called on Muslims to seek God’s guidance and assistance in carrying out the religious responsibility.
The sighting and confirmation of the crescent will determine the commencement of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH.
The directive was contained in a statement on Sunday, November 8 issued by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.
Jumada Assaniya, also known as Jumada al-Thani or Jumada al-Akhirah, is the sixth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The statement was signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who chairs the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.
Monday corresponds to the 29th day of Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH, making it the designated day for Muslims to search for the new crescent.
The Sultanate Council urged Muslims who sight the moon to report their observations to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.
The statement said the reports should be channelled through traditional institutions to enable the Sultan to take the necessary action.
The council also called on Muslims to seek God’s guidance and assistance in carrying out the religious responsibility.
The sighting and confirmation of the crescent will determine the commencement of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH.