The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that the Ramadan fasting for 2024 will begin on Monday.
In a brief statement released by Mallam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, a member of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), it was confirmed that the fasting period will kick off on Monday.
According to the statement, “The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Monday 11/3/2024 as the first day of Ramadan 1445 AH, Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, Sarkin Malaman Sokoto.”
Earlier, the Sultan had encouraged Muslims nationwide to watch for this year’s Ramadan crescent after sunset on Sunday, March 10, corresponding to the 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
Prof. Salisu Shehu, the Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, also urged the Nigerian Muslim community to observe the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH immediately after sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2024, which aligns with the 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
Joining Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have also confirmed that Ramadan will begin on Monday, with Oman, Pakistan, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, Brunei and Iran to follow a day later.
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