Sultan Announces Sighting Of New Moon, Calls on Muslims To Commence Fasting
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for
Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting
of the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 1444AH.
The Sultan, in a post shared by the National Moonsighting
Committee Nigeria on its Twitter handle, called on Muslims across the country
to commence fasting on Thursday March 23, 2023.
“Today, 29th day
of Sha’aban 144AH, which is equivalent to 22nd March, 2023 marks the end of
the month of Sha’aban 144AH as the reports of moon sighting of the new moon
were received from Muslim leaders and organizations across the length and
breadth of our dear country…
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“Consequently, tomorrow Thursday the 23rd day of March 2023 becomes the
first day of Ramadan 1444 after Hijra. We, therefore, call on all Muslims to
commence fasting accordingly.”
As Nigeria concludes its 2023
general elections, the Sultan also called on Muslims to pray for the successes
of the newly elected leaders in steering the affairs of the country.
“As we just concluded the 2023 general elections and leaders
emerged at the national and state levels by Allah’s will, we, therefore, call
on all Muslims to use this holy month to usher prayers for their successes in
steering the affairs of our great country.”
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He also called on well-meaning individuals to support the vulnerable in
the society during the holy month.
“We appeal to the well-meaning
individuals amongst us to assist the vulnerable and the poor people with food
during this holy month of Ramadan to cushion the hardship people are going
through. May Allah reward us for our Ibadah with Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen.
Ramadan Kareem to all.”
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