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New Year: Sultan Directs Muslims To Look Out For Moon Of Muharram

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Monday directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Muharram from Monday.

A statement signed by Yahaya Muhammad Boyi Secretary, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate council sokoto says the sighting should be reported to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the sultan of sokoto.

The sighting of the new moon of Muharram will Mark the end of the Islamic lunar calendar 1444, and the beginning of the New year 1445 After Hijrah.

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