The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar declared today as the first day of Ramadan, 1440 AH.
The announcement marks the commencement of the 29 or 30 days
fast by the Muslims across the country.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which
Muslims will observe one month fasting.
Making the announcement in his Sokoto palace, Abubakar said
the commencement of the fast followed reports of sighting of the moon in some
states which marked the end of the month of Shaaban 1440 AH.
Sultan Abubakar said: “Upon due verification and
authentication by the states and national moon sighting committees and states
confirmation, as well as routine scrutiny, the sighting of the new moon of
Ramadan signifies the end of Sha’aban 1440 AH.
“In accordance with Islamic law, Muslim Ummah are to
commence fasting on Monday accordingly.”
The NSCIA leader enjoined all Muslims to devote themselves
fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month, and use the period to
pray for leaders, peace and stability prosperity of the nation.
“We further called on Nigerians to continue to live
peacefully with one another irrespective of religious and tribal difference,”
he said.
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