Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto declares today the beginning of holy month

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, 11 March as the commencement of this year’s Ramadan. He announced on Sunday night in a telecast monitored in Abuja. “Today, Sunday, the 29th day of Sha’ban, 1445 after the Hijrah of our most noble Prophet, which is equivalent to 10th March 2024, marks the end of Sha’ban, 1445 after Hijrah. And the reports of positive moon sightings were received from Muslim leaders and organizations across the country, which we duly accepted. Consequently, tomorrow, Monday, the 11th day of March 2024, becomes the first day of Ramadan, 1445 after the hijrah. We therefore call on all Muslims in the country to commence fasting accordingly,” Sultan Abubakar said. He also urged all Muslims to use the glorious month of Ramadan for extra prayers for the leaders in the country Nigeria, and more dedication to the worship of Allah. He said, “As always, we appeal to the wealthy individuals amongst us to assist the vulnerable and the poor with food and other stuff during this glorious month to cushion the effects of hardship being experienced in the country.”