The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to watch for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
According to a statement signed and made available to journalists on Friday by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council, the sighting of the new moon will mark the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr.
According to the statement, “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.
The numbers for reporting moon sightings are 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903, and 07067146900.
Muslims are urged to engage in the moon sighting practice since it determines the official date for Eid celebrations. If the new moon is confirmed, it will mark the start of Shawwal and the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
The announcement stated that the Sultanate Council would make the ultimate decision on Eid based on verifiable moon sightings.
