Eid el-Fitr:Look for new moon on Saturday say's sultan

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has urged the Muslims in the country to look for the new Moon of Shawwal on Saturday, June 24.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali on Thursday.“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Saturday, June 24, which is equivalent to 29th day of Ramadan,1438 AH, shall be the day to look for the new Moon of Shawwal, 1438 AH

“Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal, 1438 AH, Saturday.
“They should report its sighting to the nearest District of Village Head, for onward communication to the Sultan,” he said.

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