Muslims in Nigeria have been asked to watch out for the Shawwal crescent 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the call by a statement given 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 Sultan said the sighting of the crescent will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr, adding that “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.
He gave the numbers to call as: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903 amd 07067146900, and urged Muslims to participate in the moon sighting as it plays a crucial role in determining the official date for Eid celebrations.
“If the new moon is confirmed, it will signal the beginning of Shawwal and mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast,” the Sultan said, adding that he would announce the final decision on Eid based on verified moon sightings.
