The Sultanate Council Sokoto has called on Muslim Ummah across the country to look out for the new Moon of Shawwal today. Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar announced this in a statement issued yesterday by the Chairman, Sultanate Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.
The statement said that today, which would be equivalent to the 29th day of Ramadan, 1436 AH, would remain the day to look for the new Moon of Shawwal. “Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new Moon of Shawwal on Thursday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan,” it added.
If the new Moon of Shawwal is sighted on Thursday, the Eid-el-fitr would be celebrated on Friday. If the new moon is not sighted on Thursday, Muslims will fast on Friday while Sallah would be celebrated on Saturday.
As part of measures to ensure a hitch-free Sallah nationwide, the Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) in charge of state commands, to strengthen security during the period. Arase urged the CPs to pay particular attention to worship centres, critical infrastructure as well as other vulnerable places.
The statement conveying the IGP’s directive, which was signed yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, a Commissioner of Police, reads: “In a bid to ensure hitch-free Sallah, the IGP has mandated Command Commissioners of Police nationwide on improved and water-tight security during and after Sallah celebrations. Special attention shall be paid to all places of worships, critical public places and other vulnerable points prone to criminal attack.
“The Police High Command is hopeful that the operational strategies adopted by the Force and renewed collaboration with the public will yield positive results.”
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