Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Moon-Sighting on February 28
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In a statement from the Sultanate Council, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Islamic Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, highlighted the significance of moon-sighting in determining the start of Ramadan. Muslims who spot the crescent moon are advised to report their observations to local leaders for transmission to the Sultan.
The sighting, which falls on the 29th of Sha’aban 1446 AH, will officially signal the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and charity. The Sultan has consistently emphasized the importance of this practice to ensure a unified observance of Ramadan across Nigeria.
