The council encouraged Muslims nationwide to actively participate in moon sightings and report any findings to their closest District or Village Head, according to a statement released by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.
Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, should then be informed of these reports for formal confirmation.
The seeing of the Sha’aban moon is a key event in Islam, marking the start of the month preceding Ramadan, the sacred period of fasting.
Muslims can better organize and get ready for the spiritual obligations of Ramadan with the help of this statement.
“May Allah (SWT) assist us in fulfilling this important religious obligation,” was the statement’s final prayer. Amen.
The Sultanate Council’s role in assisting Muslims with moon sightings and other religious observances while guaranteeing adherence to Islamic standards is highlighted by this declaration.
Official comments from the Sultanate Council and local religious officials encourage Muslims to be informed.
