By The president of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, and Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Abubakar, has announced Tuesday, April 13, 2021 as first day of Ramadan 1442 AH.
The Sultan made this known in a live broadcast on Monday.
“Reliable reports of moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and organisations across the country, which they duly verified and authenticated before sending to us,” he said.
The announcement came in after the National Moon Sighting Committee confirms the sight of the holy month’s crescent in some parts of Nigeria.
He, however, urged Muslims to ensure strict adherence to the COVID protocols during the Ramadan period.
Muslim faithfuls will from tomorrow, Tuesday, begin the obligatory fast — one of the five pillars of Islam.
