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Ramadan: Look Out For The Moon On Wednesday – Sultan

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Sultan tells Muslims to watch out for Ramadan moon

Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

Ramadan Fast To Commence On Thursday Or Friday – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Muslims across the country to watch out for the new moon which signifies the start of Ramadan fast on Wednesday.

The notification is contained in a statement yesterday by the Deputy Secretary-General of the NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu in which he quoted the Sultan as rejoicing with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan fasting, while also praying for Allah’s blessings of the Holy Month.

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“Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately after sunset on Wednesday 16th May, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1439 AH. If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, His Eminence would declare Thursday, 17th May, 20187 as the first day of Ramadan.

“If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Friday, 18th May, 2018 automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1439 AH. The council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1439 AH Ramadan fast,” Shehu said.

Naija News reports that Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

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