Muslims in Nigeria were urged to start fasting on June 28, 2014, Saturday, after the sighting of the new crescent. In this regard President Goodluck Jonathan has issued his greetings via his official Facebook page.
"As we mark the beginning of the holy
month of Ramadan, I urge the Muslim Ummah to use this time of fasting
and piety to pray for peace and love to reign amongst all the people of
Nigeria.
The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) taught
that this period should be devoted to acts of kindness and for uplifting
society through noble acts that spring from deep introspection on the
teachings of the holy Quran...continue after the cut...
We must now and forever be our
brother’s and sister’s keepers. By being our brother’s and sister’s
keepers we can build a just society as envisaged by Prophet Mohammed
(PBUH).
Once again, I salute the Muslim Ummah
as we commence Ramadan and I also congratulate all Muslims on the
sighting of the moon that marks the beginning of this most holy month.
GEJ."
It would be added that a former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, has
also passed his greetings to all Muslims in Nigeria and around world in
a similar way, reminded that the Holy Month provides a unique
opportunity for both Muslims and non-Muslims among “to share our iftar,
support each other, and reflect on our shared humanity”.Buhari added that a special prayer should be offered for the release of 219 schoolgirls from Chibok, who remain in Boko Haram captivity for more than 2.5 months.
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