Muslims in
Nigeria will tomorrow join their counterparts around the world to commence this
year’s Ramadan fast, following the declaration of moon-sighting by the
President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA and
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Wednesday night.
It is a
month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer and nightly feasts otherwise
known as iftar.
Addressing
newsmen in his palace, the Sultan stated that, Thursday June 18, marks the beginning
of Ramadan 1436 A.H, urging Muslims to use the 29 or 30-day period to offer prayer
for peace and development of the country.
“I have the
greatest pleasure to announce to you that today June 17, marked the end of
Shaaban and therefore Thursday June 18 marks the beginning of Ramadan 1436.
He
continued; “Reliable reports from Muslim leaders across the country show that
the new moon of Ramadan has been sighted in various parts of the country.
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