Monday, March 11, 2024, has been declared as the first day of the month of Ramadan in Nigeria.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, who made the announcement on Monday (today) also called for increased prayers for the country amid the economic hardship facing the people.
According to the Sultan, the declaration was based on the sighting of the moon in almost every part of the country earlier on Sunday, “which is the 29th day of the Month of Shaban and thereby signifies tomorrow, 11th of March, as the first day of Ramadan 1445.”
The Sultan said, “We got the information from Muslim leaders across the country and we accept the sighting of the moon accordingly.”
He called on the entire Muslim community in the country to start fast today in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
He urged Muslims to use this month of Ramadan to pray against the spread of insecurity in the country and called on all Muslims to use the month of Ramadan to pray for the leaders in discharging their duties with fear of God.
He also advised all Muslims in the country and beyond to observe the fast with ultimate fear of God, while urging the wealthy to assist the underprivileged with food during the Holy month.
