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Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Sha’aban 1444 AH from today.
Abubakar made the call, yesterday, in Sokoto, in a statement by Sambo Junaidu, chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, February 20, which is equivalent to 29th day of Rajab 1444 AH, shall be the day to look for the crescent of Sha’aban 1444 AH.
“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Sha’aban today and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan,” he said.
