The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has enjoined Muslims to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH immediately after sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2024 which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on moon sighting, Professor Sambo Waliyi Jumaidu.
The statement further advised Muslims Ummah to report to their village of District heads in the event of sighting the new crescent for onward communication to the sultan.
The statement read thus:: “This is to inform the general public that Sunday, 10th March 2024 which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1445 AH.
“Muslims therefore are requested to start looking for the new moon of Ramadan 1445 AH on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District Head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR mni, the Sultan of Sokoto ” the statement stated.
