Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, March 11, 2024, as the first day of the Ramadan fasting period.
Abubakar said 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 March 11 as the first day of Ramadan 1445.
According to him, “We got the information from Muslim leaders across the country and we accept the sighting of the moon accordingly.”
The Sultan urged the entire Muslim Ummah in the country to start the Ramadan fast on Monday following the teachings of Islam
He urged Muslims to use the month of Ramadan to pray against the spread of insecurity in the country.
He further urged all Muslims to use the month of Ramadan to pray for the leaders to discharge their duties with the fear of God.
He added that all Muslims in the country and beyond should observe the fast with the ultimate fear of God, while urging the wealthy to assist the less privileged with food during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Earlier on Sunday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the lunar month of Ramadan, which will pave the way for the beginning of the Islamic lengthy fasting.
The Saudi Kingdom made the announcement via its X platform, @Haramaininfo, on Sunday.