The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar the Third, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new crescent moon of Jumadal Ula 1448 After Hijrah, tomorrow, Sunday, October 11.

The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.

According to the statement, Sunday, October 11, corresponds to the 29th day of Rabi’us Thani 1448 AH and has been designated for the nationwide moon-sighting exercise to determine the commencement of Jumadal Ula.

The Sultan urged Muslims to observe the western horizon after sunset for any possible sighting of the new crescent.

The statement directed anyone who sights the moon to promptly report the observation to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.

It explained that the exercise follows the Islamic tradition of determining the beginning of lunar months through the sighting of the new moon, subject to confirmation by the appropriate religious authorities.

The Sultanate Council urged Muslim faithful to await the official announcement following the exercise, as the outcome will determine the commencement of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH.