- Nigeria Muslims have been urged to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to determine the end of Ramadan
- The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, issued this directive on Friday, in a statement by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu
- Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Sultan-led NSCIA urged Muslims to report new moon sighting to the nearest district or village head
Moon sighting to determine end of Ramadan, says SultanSultan-led NSCIA asks Muslims to look out for new moon as Ramadan 2025 ends. Image for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: WOLE EMMANUEL/AFP via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images”March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting.”The Sultan has urged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers provided in the release.”To report the sighting of the moon, Muslims are asked to call the following numbers: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903 and 07067146900.”Eid-el-Fitr date to be confirmed based on moon sightingsSultanate Council led by Sultan of Sokoto to confirm Eid-el-Fitr 2025 date based on moon sighting. Image for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: The Sultanate CouncilSource: FacebookFG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr 2025
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