Sultan Declares Start of Ramadan Fasting After Crescent Moon Sighting
Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and president of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, signifying the commencement of Ramadan fasting for Muslims in the country.
In a broadcast on Sunday, the Sultan declared, “Today, Sunday, the 29th day of Sha’aban 1445 after the hijra which is equivalent to 10th March 2024, marks the end of Sha’aban 1445 after hijrah, with the reports of moon sightings that we have received from Muslim leaders and organisations across the country which we duly accepted.”
He continued, stating, “Consequently, tomorrow, Monday, 11th of March, 2024, becomes the first day of Ramadan 1445 after hijra. We, therefore, call on Muslims in the country to commence fasting accordingly. We call on all Muslims to use the glorious month of Ramadan to pray for the country.”
With this announcement, Muslims across the nation are urged to observe the holy month of Ramadan with devotion and prayer.
