Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad
Abubakar yesterday enjoined Muslims all over the country to start
looking for the new moon of Ramadan today.
This
was contained in a statement by Chairman Advisory Committee on
Religious Affairs Sokoto Sultanate Council Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
According
to the statement, “Thursday 19th July 2012 which is equivalent to the
29th day of Shaban 1433 AH is the day to look for the new moon of
Ramadan”.
It urged the Muslim
community to watch out for the new moon today and report its sighting to
the nearest district or village head for onwards communication to the
Sultan.
The statement gave some GSM
numbers which can be used to report the sighting of the new moon of
Ramadan to the Sultan of Sokoto. The numbers include 08037150100,
08033413534, 0805073872, 08035560022, 08039143886 and 08039655997.
I am felicitating with all Muslims in this illustrious moment. Happy fasting.
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