The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III,
yesterday directed the Muslim Ummah nationwide to begin Ramadan fast today,
following the sighting of the moon equivalent to Islamic Calendar Friday 1st
Ramadan 1433AH.
The Sultan stated this while briefing
journalists at his palace yesterday after the advisory committee had verified
the sighting of moon in accordance with rules and all the necessary facts
regarding the sighting of the moon in different states of the federation.
As at press time, eight states including
Sokoto, Kebbi, Gombe, Kaduna, Borno, Kastina, Zamfara have sighted the moon.
The royal father also pleaded with Nigerians
to remain peaceful and urged Muslims to devote themselves to prayers and
susteinance of peace in the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment