The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad
Abubakar has declared that the moon has been sighted, thus, signaling the
commencement of Ramadan.
The declaration which came about 12
midnight caught many Muslims unaware due to the delay in the sighting the moon.
Earlier report in the media
including Vanuard indicated that Sha’aban had to be counted 30 days before the
commencement of the Glorious month on Sunday.continue after the cut...
Addressing journalists, on behalf of
the Sultan, after a very long meeting collating the reports of people earlier
dispatched Friday to look out for the new moon, Chairman of National Moon
sighting Committee and Chairman Advisory Council to the Sultanate, Prof. Sambo
Wali, said the moon was sighted in Birnin Kebbi and Gwandu in Kebbi State.
By this development, Professor Wali
said Saturday would be the first day of Ramadan and urged Muslims to begin to
fast.
“As a result, the Sultan of Sokoto
and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had asked Muslims in the country to commence
Ramadan fast of 1435AH on Saturday June 28, 2014,” Wali said.
News for Nigerians wishes all
Muslims Ramadan Kareem!
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