What is the duration for announcing lost property and the places where it should be done?

Question:
Meaning, for one year?

Answer:
In the gathering places of people: "Who lost this?" "Who lost this sheep?" "Who lost this goat?" "Who lost this lamb?" Depending on the situation.
Q: Outside the mosques?
The Shaykh: Outside the mosques, yes.
Q: Does this apply in Makkah and al-Madinah?
The Shaykh: In every place; but in Makkah and al-Madinah, you do not take ownership of it. You announce it permanently or leave it with the Muslims. You do not take ownership of it. As for places other than Makkah and al-Madinah, you take ownership of it after one year.
Q: Is it permissible for him to announce it at the doors of the mosques?
The Shaykh: At the doors of the mosques and in the gathering places of people...
Q: If he gives its value in charity?
The Shaykh: No, he does not give its value in charity except after announcing it. He must announce it for one year. If he announces it for one year and then gives it in charity, there is no harm. He gives it in charity, and if its owner comes, he pays him its value.
Q: Even if it is a trivial amount?
The Shaykh: A trivial amount is excused.