The Sultanate has officially confirmed the sighting of the new crescent marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made via the official Twitter page of the Sultanate, @moonsightingng, on the evening of Sunday, March 10.
According to the statement released, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, will soon make an official announcement regarding the commencement of Ramadan. The tweet conveyed, “The Sultanate has confirmed a single sighting claim and His Eminence the Sultan will soon make an announcement. Ramadan Mubarak.”
This confirmation holds immense significance for the Muslim community in Nigeria, as it signals the start of the month-long fasting period. With the sighting of the crescent, Muslims across the nation will prepare to observe the rituals and spiritual practices associated with Ramadan, including fasting from dawn until sunset, increased prayer, and acts of charity.
Following this announcement, Nigerians are expected to begin fasting from Monday, adhering to the lunar calendar’s sighting of the crescent moon. The commencement of Ramadan is a time of reflection, spiritual growth, and communal solidarity for Muslims worldwide.
As anticipation builds for the official announcement from the Sultan of Sokoto, Muslims in Nigeria eagerly await the start of Ramadan, a time of devotion, self-discipline, and renewed spirituality. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story. Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing.
