Eid-El-Fitr: Sultan Calls for Observance of Shawwal Crescent | CLIPTV Online

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed the Muslim Ummah to begin searching for the crescent of Shawwal 1445AH starting from Monday.

Prof. Sambo Janaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council Sokoto, relayed the directives in a statement issued in Sokoto on Sunday.

The statement reads: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 8, equivalent to the 29th day of Ramadan 1445AH, will be the day to look for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH.

“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan.

“Furthermore, the public can report sightings of the new moon through the following telephone numbers: 08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 08036149757, 08035965322, and 08099945903.”

The Sultan offered prayers for Allah’s continued assistance to Muslims in fulfilling their religious duties.

Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, immediately follows Ramadan and marks the beginning of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The month symbolizes a new beginning and spiritual rejuvenation after the month of purification during Ramadan, providing an opportunity to uphold the positive habits cultivated during the holy month. (NAN)