The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Alh. Saad Abubakar III has confirmed sighting of the Moon in Nigeria.
By this confirmation, the Sultan declared that fasting month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, Monday, March 11th 2024, in Nigeria.
Sultan Abubakar, made this declaration on Sunday on a national broadcast .
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The Sultan subsequently felicitates with the entire Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 1445AH Ramadan Fast.
He prayed that Allah spares the lives of every Muslim to participate in the exercise and to maximize the benefits therein.
Earlier the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan on Sunday signaling the commencement of Ramadan tomorrow.
Ramadan is the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy.