The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has enjoined Muslims to search for the moon immediately after sunset on Friday, May 22, 2020, equivalent to 29th Ramadan, 1441 AH.
The NSCIA also told Muslims to be on the lookout for the announcement by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on the termination of this year’s Ramadan fast.
The statement read, “Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee, Friday, May 22, 2020 which is equivalent to 29th Ramadan, 1441 AH is the first day to look for the Crescent of Shawwal, 1441 AH. “Muslims all over the country are hereby enjoined to be on the lookout for the announcement by His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the termination of this year’s Ramadan fast.”
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