The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today.
Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban.
The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for the nation and its leaders.
He said the widespread reports of the moon sightings from various regions of the country were verified and accepted by the council, confirming the commencement of Ramadan 1446.
“We must encourage acts of charity and the importance of supporting the less privileged so that they too can partake in the fasting period,” the sultan noted.
