The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has asked Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Sultan made the call in a statement on Friday, by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.
Bellnews reports that the sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
“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,” the statement read in part.
It was gathered that if the new moon is confirmed, it would signal the end of Ramadan and mark the beginning of the tenth lunar month called Shawwal in the Arabic language.
According to the statement, the Sultanate Council would announce the final decision on Eid-el-Fitr based on verified moon sightings.