The Ramadan crescent has been sighted in Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed this.
A reliable news source in Saudi Arabia confirmed that Ramadan crescent has been sighted at Hotat Sudair Observatory in Saudi Arabia.
Our correspondent gathered that Muslims in Nigeria are expected to commence fasting tomorrow (Monday).
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, told Muslims to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
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Abubakar made the call in a statement by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
Junaidu said “this is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, May 5, which is equivalent to 29 day of Sha’aban 1440A.H., shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Ramadan 1440AH on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.”
The monarch prayed to Allah to help religious leaders and all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.
