Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch For New Moon, Signaling Start Of Ramadan

Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch For New Moon, Signaling Start Of Ramadan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has instructed Muslims across the nation to keep an eye out for the new moon on Sunday, March 10, heralding the commencement of Ramadan……READ ALSO Sultan Calls On Muslims To Sight Sha’aban Moon Ahead Of Ramadan

In a statement issued by Salisu Shehu, the deputy secretary-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), it was emphasized that if the moon is not sighted on Sunday, the fasting period will automatically commence on Tuesday, March 12.

The statement conveyed the following message:

“The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, felicitates the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 1445 AH Ramadan Fast. The Council prays that Allah spare the lives of every Muslim to participate in the ibaadah exercise and to maximize the benefits therein.

“As advised by the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General encourages the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to seek out the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH immediately after sunset on Sunday, 10th March 2024, which corresponds to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.

“If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, then His Eminence would declare Monday, 11th March 2024, as the first day of Ramadan 1445 AH.

“However, if the crescent is not sighted that day, then Tuesday, 12th March 2024, automatically becomes the first day of Ramadan, 1445AH.”

As Muslims await the sacred month of Ramadan, the directive underscores the significance of lunar observation in determining the start of the fasting period, fostering unity and adherence to Islamic traditions among believers across the country.