Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto has announced that the crescent moon has been sighted for the commencement of Ramadan fasting.
Gatekeepers News reports that the the president of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) made the announcement in a broadcast on Friday.
Sultan noted that fasting in the month of Ramadan is to begin in the country on Saturday.
He said, “Today, Friday, 28th February 2025, equivalent to 29th of Shaaban, 1446 of the Hijrah, the report of the positive sighting of the new crescent of Ramadan was reported to us across the country.”
“We have verified and authenticated and accepted such reports. Therefore, tomorrow 1st of March will be the first day of Ramadan of 1446 Hijrah year.”
The Sultan’s announcement came hours after Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the moon.
