The Sultan of Sokoto and
President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),
Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to look
for the new moon of Ramadan on Wednesday.
The Deputy Secretary-General of
the NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, in a statement said: “Following the advice of
the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the
Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately
after sunset on Wednesday 16th May, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1439 AH.
If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said
evening, His Eminence would declare Thursday, 17th May, 20187 as the first day
of Ramadan.
“If, however, the crescent is not
sighted that day, then, Friday, 18th May, 2018 automatically becomes the first
of Ramadan, 1439 AH. The council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the
country to be on the lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the
President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1439 AH Ramadan fast.”
He added that in addition to the
established and traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, members of the
NMSC can be contacted for information and clarification.
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