The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims to watch for the new moon on Saturday, August 23, 2025, which corresponds to the 29th day of Safar 1447 AH.
In a statement on Friday, the Chairman of the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, urged Muslims nationwide to take part in the moon sighting for Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH.
“Muslims are requested to look out for the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal on Saturday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,” the statement read.
The Council stressed the importance of the exercise, which marks the beginning of Rabi’ul Awwal, the month commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
