Posted by Amarachi on Wed 29th Jun, 2022 - tori.ng
The Sultan also prayed to Allah to assist the Muslim Ummah in discharging their religious duties.
Sultan of Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim faithful to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah from Wednesday, June 29.
In a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, advisory committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, the Sultan also prayed to Allah to assist the Muslim Ummah in discharging their religious duties.
The Statement Read;
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, June 29, which is equivalent to 29th of Dhul-Qidah 1443AH, shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1443AH.
“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon on Wednesday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.”